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.
The surname Reay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Reay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.