Rattray Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Rattray last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Rattray last name
Meaning of the Rattray last name: fort dwelling. Rattray is a Scottish surname from the lands of Rattray in Perthshire, near Blairgowrie, from Gaelic rath, "fort", and a word for dwelling. The Rattrays of Craighall held land there for centuries. The last name is still most common in Perthshire and Angus.
Arms associated with the Rattray name
In Scottish heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Rattray name are personal, each with its own blazon.
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Rattray name FAQ
What does the Rattray name mean?
Fort dwelling. Common variants include Rattrey.
Where does the Rattray surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Rattray coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rattray coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).