How common is the Railey surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Railey in the United States.

Are there Railey soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 153 soldiers with the Railey surname appear in Civil War records.

Railey

Q: What does the surname Railey mean?

The surname Railey means "A person who lived near a rail or fence, or worked with rails.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

A person who lived near a rail or fence, or worked with rails.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'rail' meaning a fence or barrier, combined with the locative suffix '-ey' or '-leigh'. The term may also relate to someone who constructed or maintained railings.

About the Railey Surname

This surname likely originated as an occupational or locative designation in medieval England. It remains relatively uncommon in modern records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.

Railey Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Railey Surname

Henry Railey

Captain

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

153 soldiers with the Railey surname found in Civil War records.

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