Opray History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Opray

What does the name Opray mean?

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

Early Origins of the Opray family

The surname Opray 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 Opray family

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Opray Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Opray family

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Opray migration to the United States +

Opray 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 Opray (post 1700) +

Tom O'Pray, American sound engineer, known for Dunkirk (2004), Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021) and James May's Cars of the People (2014)
Steve O'Pray, American producer and editor, known for Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy (2010), Petroleum Spirit (2015) and My Last Five Girlfriends (2009)
C. E. O'Pray, British researcher at Reaction Engines Ltd, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon
Michael O'Pray (1945-2016), English film scholar and former professor at the University of East London
Leo Opray (1909-1974), Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton (1932-1933)