Thayne

Thayne Meaning & Origin

About Thayne
The surname Thayne is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "thegn," meaning "servant" or "retainer." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a position of rank or authority, often serving as a nobleman's attendant or steward. Over time, the surname Thayne has evolved into various spellings, but its meaning remains rooted in its historical association with a position of service and responsibility.

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đŸ’Ŧ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thayne: 669
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,990
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0N
đŸ—Ŋ NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
đŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
TH EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/θeÉĒn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0N', 'TN')
đŸˆ¯ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thayne in Braille

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

The name Thayne in braille

How to sign the name Thayne using Sign Language

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

The name Thayne in sign language

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