Thay

Thay Meaning & Origin

About Thay
The surname Thay is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "þēaw," meaning "custom" or "habit." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their particular customs or habits. Over time, the surname Thay may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thay: 172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
DH EY1
🌐 IPA
/thay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0', 'T')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thay in Braille

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

The name Thay in braille

How to sign the name Thay using Sign Language

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

The name Thay in sign language

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