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where does the last name ray come from
Ray is a surname of English (of Norman origin), English, Scottish, French, or Indian origin.
what are some similar surnames for Ray?
Similar surnames to Ray are May, Hay, Roy.
what does the surname Ray mean in French?
Ray  is from a noun derivative of Old French raier ‘to gush, stream, or pour’.

Question: what does the surname mean in English?
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