Drey

Drey Meaning & Origin

About Drey
The surname Drey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dreye," meaning "three." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had three of something, such as three children, three siblings, or perhaps even three prominent physical features. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Drey: 718
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,123
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EY1
🌐 IPA
/dreΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Drey in Braille

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

The name Drey in braille

How to sign the name Drey using Sign Language

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

The name Drey in sign language

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