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Touray is a common Gambian[1] surname of Mandinka origin. As well as the family name Ceesay, it originally indicated the descent of its bearer from a Marabout, a West African Islamic dignitary.
Notable people with the name Touray include:

References

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  1. ^ "Touray Surname Meaning & Statistics". forebears.io. Retrieved 17 May 2017. Approximately 45,434 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: The Gambia; Highest density in:The Gambia.