Grayer

Grayer Meaning & Origin

About Grayer
The surname Grayer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "graeg," meaning "gray." It was originally a nickname given to someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a gray-colored feature in the landscape. Over time, the surname Grayer became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grayer: 1,811
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,022
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/greΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grayer in Braille

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

The name Grayer in braille

How to sign the name Grayer using Sign Language

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

The name Grayer in sign language

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