Toyer

Toyer Meaning & Origin

About Toyer
The surname Toyer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "toye," meaning "plaything" or "toy." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a maker or seller of toys. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was playful or mischievous. Overall, the surname Toyer is associated with the toy-making industry or playful characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Toyer: 365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,073
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/toyer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Toyer in Braille

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

The name Toyer in braille

How to sign the name Toyer using Sign Language

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

The name Toyer in sign language

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