Raith

Raith Meaning & Origin

About Raith
The surname Raith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hrá" meaning "rough" or "rugged." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a rough or rugged terrain. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Rait, Rate, or Rayth.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raith: 424
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,546
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R0
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 TH
🌐 IPA
/reɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R0', 'RT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raith in Braille

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

The name Raith in braille

How to sign the name Raith using Sign Language

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

The name Raith in sign language

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