About Flay
The surname Flay is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "fleah," meaning "flea," and may have been a nickname given to someone who was small or agile. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a marshy area or a stream, as "flay" could also refer to a watercourse. Additionally, it could have been a locational surname for someone from a place called Flay or Flea. The exact meaning of the surname Flay may vary depending on its specific origin and context.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Flay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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