Zayat

Zayat Meaning & Origin

About Zayat
The surname Zayat is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "zayt," meaning "olive." It is a common surname among Arabic-speaking populations and is often associated with individuals or families involved in the cultivation or trade of olives or olive oil. The name may also have symbolic connotations, representing peace, prosperity, or fertility, as the olive tree is highly regarded in many cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zayat: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ST
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EY1 AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/zayat*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zayat in Braille

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

The name Zayat in braille

How to sign the name Zayat using Sign Language

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

The name Zayat in sign language

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