About Peay
The surname Peay is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pea," meaning "peacock." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place where peacocks were found or kept. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a peacock, such as being proud or flamboyant. Overall, the surname Peay is likely to have originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to peacocks.
The surname Peay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peay 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 Peay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Peay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Peay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.