Rambo

Rambo Meaning & Origin

About Rambo
The surname Rambo is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rambeau," meaning "raven." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the name Rambo has spread to various countries and has become associated with the fictional character John Rambo, popularized by the Rambo film series.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rambo: 7,154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,916
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMP
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 M B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈræmboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rambo in Braille

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

The name Rambo in braille

How to sign the name Rambo using Sign Language

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

The name Rambo in sign language

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