Names / Rey
Is Rey a first name or a last name?
Rey is a family name (last name). It is mostly a family name in France, Spain, Switzerland and Argentina.
How to address someone called Rey
- France. Rey is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Rey or Dear Ms. Rey.
- Spain. Rey is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Rey or Dear Ms. Rey.
- United States. Rey is used both ways: about 8,074 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 7,094 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Switzerland. Rey is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Rey or Dear Ms. Rey.
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Rey by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Rey as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (571 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 215 | 0 | 100% |
| Spain | 142 | 1 | 99% |
| United States | 26 | 10 | 72% |
| Switzerland | 33 | 0 | 100% |
| Argentina | 21 | 1 | 95% |
| Peru | 15 | 1 | 94% |
| Mexico | 3 | 7 | 30% |
| Cuba | 3 | 6 | 33% |
| Canada | 6 | 2 | 75% |
| Uruguay | 8 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Rey in the United States
- As a surname: about 8,074 people in the 2010 census, rank 4,403 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 7,094 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 2% of them girls.
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