Save Type Surname (from location & from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. KLAY [key·IPA] Meaning & History Means simply "clay", originally referring to a person who lived near or worked with of clay. Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantsClay, Klay(English) Categories blues musicians, comedians, craftsmanship, earth, English nouns, isograms, The Pretenders lyrics, word names