Crary

Crary Meaning & Origin

About Crary
The surname Crary is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cræg" which means "rock" or "cliff." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a rocky or cliffy area. The name Crary is relatively rare and can be traced back to medieval England. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Cragg, Cragie, and Crago. Today, individuals with the surname Crary can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crary: 1,723
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16635
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 EH0 R IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərɛˌri/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crary in Braille

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

The name Crary in braille

How to sign the name Crary using Sign Language

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

The name Crary in sign language

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