Rachel

Rachel Meaning & Origin

About Rachel
The surname Rachel is derived from the Hebrew name "Rahel," which means "ewe" or "lamb." It is a biblical name that is often associated with tenderness, innocence, and purity. The surname Rachel may have originated as a given name for someone who had these qualities or as a nickname for a gentle and meek individual. It is a surname that can be found in various cultures and regions around the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rachel: 2,398
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,837
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rachel 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 Rachel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RXL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 CH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺΚ§Ι™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RXL', 'RKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rachel in Braille

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

The name Rachel in braille

How to sign the name Rachel using Sign Language

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

The name Rachel in sign language

Numerology