Rattray

Rattray Meaning & Origin

About Rattray
The surname Rattray is of Scottish origin and is derived from a place name in Perthshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic words "rath" meaning "fort" and "raidh" meaning "fern," suggesting that the name may have referred to a fort or settlement near a fern-covered area. Over time, individuals living in or near Rattray adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rattray: 1,282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rattray based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T R EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΓ¦treΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rattray in Braille

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

The name Rattray in braille

How to sign the name Rattray using Sign Language

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

The name Rattray in sign language

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