Paray

Paray Meaning & Origin

About Paray
The surname Paray is of French origin and is derived from the word "parΓ©," meaning "adorned" or "decorated." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was well-dressed or stylish. The name may have been given to individuals who had a penchant for fashion or who were known for their elegant appearance. Over time, the surname Paray has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Paray: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 R EY0
🌐 IPA
/paray*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paray in Braille

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

The name Paray in braille

How to sign the name Paray using Sign Language

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

The name Paray in sign language

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