Toay

Toay Meaning & Origin

About Toay
The surname Toay is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "Cai" (蔡). It is a common surname among Chinese communities and is found in various regions. The exact meaning of the surname Toay is not clear, as Chinese surnames often have multiple meanings and interpretations. However, it is believed to have originated from an ancient state called Cai during the Zhou Dynasty, and it may have been associated with the occupation of a government official or a person of high social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Toay: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OY1
🌐 IPA
/toay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Toay in Braille

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

The name Toay in braille

How to sign the name Toay using Sign Language

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

The name Toay in sign language

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