Zey

Zey Meaning & Origin

About Zey
The surname Zey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zeie," meaning "goat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either owned or resembled a goat. The surname Zey is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zey: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zey in Braille

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

The name Zey in braille

How to sign the name Zey using Sign Language

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

The name Zey in sign language

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