Toy

Toy Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Toy: 5,784
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,951
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.96

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.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Toy in Braille

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

The name Toy in braille

How to sign the name Toy using Sign Language

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.

The name Toy in sign language

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