Raab

Raab Meaning & Origin

About Raab
The surname Raab is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "rab(e)" meaning "raven," and could have been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Alternatively, it could be a habitational name for someone from any of the various places named Raab in Germany and Austria. The name Raab is relatively common in German-speaking countries and has variations such as Rabe and Raben.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raab: 5,208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,514
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.77

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

Ranking information for the surname Raab is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/rɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raab in Braille

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

The name Raab in braille

How to sign the name Raab using Sign Language

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

The name Raab in sign language

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