Show ContentsO Pray History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname O Pray comes from the Irish a Preith or Ó Preith, from the Pictish word predhae.

Early Origins of the O Pray family

The surname O Pray was first found in County Down (Irish:An Dún) part of the Province of Ulster, in Northern Ireland, formerly known as county St Mirren, where it is of Pictish origin.

Early History of the O Pray family

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O Pray Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: O'Prey, O'Pray, Prey, Preay and others.

Early Notables of the O Pray family

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United States O Pray migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

O Pray Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Hugh O'Pray and John Prey, who were recorded as British aliens in New York and Maine during the War of 1812
  • Daniel O'Pray, who landed in Baltimore in 1829
  • John O'Pray, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1868

Contemporary Notables of the name O Pray (post 1700) +

  • Leo Opray (1909-1974), Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton (1932-1933)


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