Racey

Racey Meaning & Origin

About Racey
The surname Racey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ræs" meaning "race" or "contest." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a professional runner or athlete. The surname Racey signifies a connection to the world of racing or competition, highlighting the individual's athletic abilities or involvement in such activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Racey: 658
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,427
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈreɪsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Racey in Braille

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

The name Racey in braille

How to sign the name Racey using Sign Language

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

The name Racey in sign language

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