Cordray

Cordray Meaning & Origin

About Cordray
The surname Cordray is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cord" meaning "cord" or "rope" and "ray" meaning "advice" or "counsel." Therefore, the surname Cordray is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold cords or ropes, or possibly as a nickname for someone who was known for giving good advice or counsel.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cordray: 2,098
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,274
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C06360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R D R EY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ”rˌdreΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cordray in Braille

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

The name Cordray in braille

How to sign the name Cordray using Sign Language

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

The name Cordray in sign language

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