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Re: what is the origin/meaning of the surname RAY?
The given name RAY is considered a short form of Raymond.

Andy ;—)
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Ray is short for Raymond only as a first name. The surname Ray is of British/French origin and is a form of the Old high French word "rei", meaning "a king"
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