About Braye
The surname Braye is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "braeg," meaning "hill" or "slope." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a hill or slope. The name Braye may also have originated from the Middle English word "bray," meaning "to grind" or "to crush," suggesting that it could have been an occupational surname for someone involved in milling or grinding. Overall, the surname Braye is associated with geographical features or occupations related to hills or grinding.
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The surname Braye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Braye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Braye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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