Reay

Reay Meaning & Origin

About Reay
The surname Reay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "rath," meaning a fortified place or a mound. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a fort or a mound. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Reay. The surname Reay is relatively uncommon and is mainly found in Scotland and Northern England.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reay: 1,133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1
🌐 IPA
/reΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reay in Braille

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

The name Reay in braille

How to sign the name Reay using Sign Language

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

The name Reay in sign language

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