What does KAY mean?

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Wiktionary

  1. kaynoun

    A kilometer.

  2. Kaynoun

    derived from several Old and Middle English words; also adopted by immigrants whose surnames began with a K.

  3. Kaynoun

    derived from the surnames, or from a rare medieval given name ( as the Sir Kay of Arthurian legend ), Welsh Cai, Latinized as Caius, related to the modern male name Kai.

  4. Kaynoun

    A short form of Katherine and other female names beginning with a "K"; popular as a middle name.

  5. kaycontraction

    A shortening of okay.

Wikipedia

  1. Kay

    The name Kay is found both as a surname (see Kay (surname)) and as a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is usually a feminine name, often a short form of Katherine or one of its variants; but it is also used as a first name in its own right, and also as a masculine name (for example in India, the Netherlands, and Sweden). The alternative spelling of Kaye is encountered as a surname, but also occasionally as a given name: for instance, actress Kaye Ballard.

ChatGPT

  1. kay

    The term "kay" does not have a widely recognized general definition. It could be a shortened form or abbreviation of various words, names, or phrases, depending on the specific context in which it is used. Without further information, it is difficult to provide a specific general definition for "kay".

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Kay

    Same as Cay.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. kay

    [probably from the Dutch kaayen, to haul]. A place to which ships are hauled. Knoll or head of a shoal--kaya, Malay.

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. KAY

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kay is ranked #1467 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Kay surname appeared 24,337 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 8 would have the surname Kay.

    85.6% or 20,842 total occurrences were White.
    5.8% or 1,433 total occurrences were Black.
    3.4% or 844 total occurrences were Asian.
    2.4% or 604 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.9% or 467 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.6% or 148 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of KAY in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of KAY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of KAY in a Sentence

  1. The DHS report:

    Kay Stimson said, without commenting specifically on the DHS warning. The DHS report voiced confidence that malicious activity could be detected. In addition, local election officials, media organizations, and political campaigns carefully monitor local voting patterns, particularly in electorally significant jurisdictions, and are likely to detect and begin investigating potential anomalies quickly.

  2. Steven Taylor:

    It’s unclear what effect that [option] would have. Would there be another election? Would she [Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey] appoint someone? Would the second place winner automatically win? That’s an issue the courts would have to deal with.

  3. Kay Ivey:

    Many Americans, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey included, disagreed when Roe v. Wade was handed down in 1973, the sponsors of this bill believe that it is time, once again, for the US Supreme Court to revisit this important matter, and they believe this act may bring about the best opportunity for this to occur.

  4. The WPC:

    The eventual track of Hurricane Kay as it weakens also bears watching, the eventual remnants of this storm will likely result in an increase in rainfall across southern Southern California and Arizona by this weekend.

  5. Kay Ivey:

    Many Americans, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey included, disagreed when Roe v. Wade was handed down in 1973, the sponsors of this bill believe that it is time, once again, for Supreme Court to revisit this important matter, and they believe this act may bring about the best opportunity for this to occur.

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