Raffle

Raffle Meaning & Origin

About Raffle
The surname Raffle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "raffel," meaning "to snatch" or "to seize." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or impulsive in their actions. Over time, the surname Raffle has evolved and may also have been used to describe someone who was fortunate or lucky.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raffle: 203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raffle 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
RFL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈræfəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raffle in Braille

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

The name Raffle in braille

How to sign the name Raffle using Sign Language

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

The name Raffle in sign language

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