Rey Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Rey name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Rey name
Rey is a southern French form of Roi, "king", from Latin rex. It was a nickname for a man of regal bearing, for someone who played the king in a festival, pageant or archery contest, or for a man in royal service. The name is common in south-eastern France, especially the Rhône valley and Provence, and it is also an independent surname in Spain and Switzerland.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Rey name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Rey name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Spain, Switzerland and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rey name FAQ
What does the Rey name mean?
King. Common variants include Roy, Leroy, Ray.
Where does the Rey surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Spain, Switzerland and Argentina.
Is there a Rey coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rey crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rey coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).