About Wry
The surname Wry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrigian," meaning to twist or turn. It is a descriptive surname given to someone who had a twisted or crooked physical appearance or possibly had a quirky or eccentric personality. The name Wry may have also been a nickname given to someone who had a wry sense of humor or a tendency to make sarcastic or ironic remarks.
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The surname Wry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wry 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 Wry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.