About Reavey
The surname Reavey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Riabhaigh, meaning "descendant of Riabhach." Riabhach is a personal name that translates to "brindled" or "speckled." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a brindled or speckled appearance. Over time, the name evolved into Reavey and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Reavey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reavey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Reavey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reavey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.