About Toy
The surname Toy is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "tæge," meaning "to lead" or "to draw," suggesting that the name was originally given to someone who worked with horses or was involved in carting or hauling. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for a playful or mischievous person, as "toy" can also refer to a small plaything. Additionally, Toy could be a variant spelling of the surname Toye, which is derived from the Old English word "tā," meaning "toe," and may have been a nickname for someone with a peculiar or notable toe.
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The surname Toy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Toy 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 Toy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Toy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Toy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.