About Touray
The surname Touray is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. The name is derived from the Mandinka word "turu," meaning "elephant," and the suffix "-ay," which signifies "descendant of." Therefore, Touray can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the elephant" or "one who comes from a family associated with elephants." The elephant holds cultural significance in Mandinka society, representing strength, power, and wisdom.
The surname Touray is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Touray 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 Touray in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Touray using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.