Rayes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsFrom the historical and enchanting region of France emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Rayes family. Originally, the French people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in France is extremely interesting. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The name Rayes is a nickname type of surname for a person of regal bearing or a person who played a king in a local festival. Looking back further, we find the name Rayes was derived from the Old French word "roy," meaning "king." Early Origins of the Rayes familyThe surname Rayes was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where the family has held a family seat since ancient times. Early History of the Rayes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rayes research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1098, 1306, 1330, 1470, 1533, 1570, 1583, 1645, 1726 and 1803 are included under the topic Early Rayes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rayes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ray, Rays, Raie, Raies, Raye, Rayes, Rée, Rées, Rait, Rey, Reys, Rei, Reis, Duray, Leray, De Laray, Laray, du Ray, de Ray, Delurey and many more. Early Notables of the Rayes familyAnother 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rayes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rayes RankingIn the United States, the name Rayes is the 17,178th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Rayes Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Gracieuseté de Ray Motto Translation: The graciousness of Ray
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