Bray

Bray Meaning & Origin

About Bray
The surname Bray is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "bræg" or "brægga," meaning a steep or precipitous slope. It could have been a topographic name given to someone who lived near such a feature. Alternatively, it may have been a locational name for individuals who hailed from one of the various places named Bray in England. The name could also have originated as a nickname for someone with a lively or fiery personality, as "bray" can also mean to make a loud, harsh noise.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bray: 34,906
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,003
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EY1
🌐 IPA
/breɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bray in Braille

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

The name Bray in braille

How to sign the name Bray using Sign Language

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

The name Bray in sign language

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