Viray

Viray Meaning & Origin

About Viray
The surname Viray is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "virrey," meaning "viceroy" in English. It is a surname that was commonly given to individuals who held the position of viceroy or governor during the Spanish colonial period. The surname Viray signifies a noble or high-ranking status within the Spanish colonial administration. Today, it is a common surname found in the Philippines, reflecting the country's historical ties to Spain.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Viray: 2,222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,627
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AY1 R EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvaΙͺreΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Viray in Braille

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

The name Viray in braille

How to sign the name Viray using Sign Language

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

The name Viray in sign language

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