Cry
Cry Meaning & Origin
About Cry
The surname Cry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "craeg," meaning "rock" or "cliff." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent rock or cliff formation. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy nature, likening them to the stability and durability of a rock.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cry: 147
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 118,185
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cry 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 Cry is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cry in Braille
Here's how to represent Cry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cry using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
