Tsegaye

Tsegaye Meaning & Origin

About Tsegaye
The surname Tsegaye is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly found among the Amhara and Tigray ethnic groups. It is derived from the Amharic word "tsige" meaning "my hope" or "my expectation" and the suffix "-aye" denoting possession or belonging. Therefore, the surname Tsegaye can be interpreted to mean "belonging to my hope" or "one who possesses hope." It is a positive and optimistic surname that reflects the aspirations and dreams of the individuals who bear it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tsegaye: 476
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tsegaye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T S EY0 G EY1
🌐 IPA
/tsegaye*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tsegaye in Braille

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

The name Tsegaye in braille

How to sign the name Tsegaye using Sign Language

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

The name Tsegaye in sign language

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