Ragsdale

Ragsdale Meaning & Origin

About Ragsdale
The surname Ragsdale is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "raga" meaning "rag" and "dael" meaning "valley." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Ragsdale or lived near a valley known for its rags or ragged appearance. Over time, the surname Ragsdale has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking countries.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ragsdale: 12,227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,932
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RKSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R023040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 G Z D EY2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΓ¦gzˌdeΙͺl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RKSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ragsdale in Braille

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

The name Ragsdale in braille

How to sign the name Ragsdale using Sign Language

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

The name Ragsdale in sign language

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