Rachal

Rachal Meaning & Origin

About Rachal
The surname Rachal is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Rachier," which itself is a variant of the name "Racca." The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "rakkr," meaning "brave" or "bold." Over time, the name evolved into Rachal and became a surname. It is primarily found in the United States, particularly in Louisiana, where it is most commonly associated with individuals of French and Cajun descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rachal: 3,346
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rachal 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
RKL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrækəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rachal in Braille

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

The name Rachal in braille

How to sign the name Rachal using Sign Language

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

The name Rachal in sign language

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