Relyea

Relyea Meaning & Origin

About Relyea
The surname Relyea is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "relie," meaning "to bind or fasten." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who worked as a binder or bookbinder. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Relyea, Relye, or Relyer. Today, individuals with the surname Relyea can be found primarily in the United States and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Relyea: 1,806
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,051
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Relyea 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

📇 Metaphone
RL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 L Y EY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛˌljeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Relyea in Braille

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

The name Relyea in braille

How to sign the name Relyea using Sign Language

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

The name Relyea in sign language

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