Fray

Fray Meaning & Origin

About Fray
The surname Fray is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "fray" which means "battle" or "fight." As a surname, it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their combative nature or someone who participated in battles. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with fighting or a defensive structure. The surname Fray may also have originated as a variant of the surname Fry, which is derived from the Old English word "frig" meaning "free" or "beloved."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fray: 2,066
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EY1
🌐 IPA
/freΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fray in Braille

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

The name Fray in braille

How to sign the name Fray using Sign Language

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

The name Fray in sign language

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