Zay

Zay Meaning & Origin

About Zay
The surname Zay is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Zayd, which means "to increase" or "to grow." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The name Zay is commonly found among Arabic-speaking populations and signifies a connection to the historical figure or family associated with the name Zayd.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zay: 265
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EY1
🌐 IPA
/zay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zay in Braille

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

The name Zay in braille

How to sign the name Zay using Sign Language

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

The name Zay in sign language

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