Maurey

Maurey Meaning & Origin

About Maurey
The surname Maurey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "maur," meaning "Moor" or "dark-skinned." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals with dark or swarthy complexions. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who had Moorish ancestry or had physical characteristics associated with the Moors. Over time, the surname Maurey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maurey: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/maurey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maurey in Braille

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

The name Maurey in braille

How to sign the name Maurey using Sign Language

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

The name Maurey in sign language

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