CRAY
Cray
Cray is a distinguished British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The surname derives from the Old English personal name "Crawe", meaning "crow", and was commonly used as a nickname for someone bearing some real or fancied resemblance to a crow. The name dates back to the early medieval period and has evolved through various spellings such as Croy and Crowe before settling on the modern form Cray.
The Cray family name is found predominantly in England, particularly in the southern counties such as Kent and Surrey. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Cray have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including literature, academics, and business.
Notable individuals with the surname Cray include Sir George Cray, a prominent Victorian-era politician, and Emily Cray, a renowned author of children's literature in the early 20th century.
Today, the surname Cray is a relatively uncommon but respected surname, with many descendants continuing to bear the name with pride, preserving its historical significance within British genealogy.
There are approximately 922 people named Cray in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,845th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Cray.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bradley
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Emma
- Helen
- Joan
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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