Cambray

Cambray Meaning & Origin

About Cambray
The surname Cambray is of French origin and is derived from the place name Cambray, which is now known as Cambrai in northern France. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "cameracum," meaning "chamber" or "room." It likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a chamber or room, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a house with a distinctive chamber. Over time, individuals with the surname Cambray spread to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cambray: 442
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cambray based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M B R EY2
🌐 IPA
/cambray*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cambray in Braille

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

The name Cambray in braille

How to sign the name Cambray using Sign Language

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

The name Cambray in sign language

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