About Tay
The surname Tay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "tathaich," meaning "to reach or attain." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the River Tay in Scotland. The name may have been given to individuals who lived near or had some connection to the river. Over time, the surname Tay has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various parts of the world.
The surname Tay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Tay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.