Rey

Rey Meaning & Origin

About Rey
The surname Rey is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Spanish word "rey," meaning "king," indicating that the name was given to someone who had a regal or kingly bearing. Alternatively, it can also be a shortened form of the surname Del Rey, meaning "of the king," suggesting a connection to someone who served or worked for a king. Overall, the surname Rey is associated with royalty or a noble lineage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rey: 8,074
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rey 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 Rey 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 Rey in Braille

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

The name Rey in braille

How to sign the name Rey using Sign Language

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

The name Rey in sign language

Numerology