Tei

Tei Meaning & Origin

About Tei
The surname Tei is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. One possible meaning is "hand" or "arm," which symbolizes strength and skill. Another interpretation is "temple" or "shrine," indicating a connection to religious or spiritual practices. Additionally, Tei can also mean "wisteria," a flowering plant that represents beauty and grace. The exact meaning of the surname Tei would depend on the specific kanji characters chosen by the individual or family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tei is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tei: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tei 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 Tei is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IY1
🌐 IPA
/tei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tei in Braille

Here's how to represent Tei in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tei in braille

How to sign the name Tei using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tei using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tei in sign language

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