There are
1282
Rattrays in the USA
Rattray is the
20648th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Rattray

ThomasRattray

Thomas Rattray was a Scottish poet and musicologist known for his collection of airs titled "The Annals of Ancestry."

RobertRattray

Robert Rattray was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Gambia from 1918 to 1922.

JamesRattray

James Rattray was a Scottish photographer and explorer known for his photographs of India and Burma in the 1850s and 1860s.

WilliamRattray

William Rattray was a Scottish missionary and linguist who translated the Bible into the Twi language of Ghana.

MargaretRattray

Margaret Rattray was a Scottish suffragette and social reformer who campaigned for women's rights and education.

AlanRattray

Alan Rattray is a British film producer known for his work on the movies 'The Remains of the Day' and 'Sense and Sensibility.'

EvelynRattray

Evelyn Rattray was an American writer and editor known for her contributions to The New Yorker magazine.

NormanRattray

Norman Rattray was a Scottish cricketer who played for the Scotland national cricket team in the early 20th century.

FionaRattray

Fiona Rattray is a Scottish actress known for her roles in British television dramas such as 'Monarch of the Glen' and 'Taggart.'

StewartRattray

Stewart Rattray is a Canadian artist and musician known for his abstract paintings and experimental sound compositions.

Rattray Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Rattray' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from a place name in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The name is composed of the Gaelic elements 'rath,' meaning 'fort,' and 'righ,' meaning 'king.' It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or in a fort associated with a king.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Rattray' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in Perth and Kinross where the place name is located. However, there are also individuals with the surname living in other parts of the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries like Canada and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Rattray' include 'Ratteray' and 'Rattrie.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Rattray' have been limited due to its Scottish origin. However, there may have been some individuals who emigrated from Scotland to other parts of the British Empire or other countries for various reasons such as trade or military service.