Arruda

Arruda Meaning & Origin

About Arruda
The surname Arruda is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "arruda," which means "rue" in English. Rue is a type of herb known for its strong scent and medicinal properties. The surname Arruda likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with rue plants. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had qualities associated with the herb, such as being resilient or strong-willed.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Arruda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Arruda: 4,532
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,351
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arruda based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ART
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 R UW1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ɑˈrudə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ART', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arruda in Braille

Here's how to represent Arruda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Arruda in braille

How to sign the name Arruda using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Arruda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Arruda in sign language

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