Ramey

Ramey Meaning & Origin

About Ramey
The surname Ramey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Raven," meaning "blackbird." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Ramey. Today, individuals with the surname Ramey can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ramey: 22,287
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,616
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ramey 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
RM
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈræmi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ramey in Braille

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

The name Ramey in braille

How to sign the name Ramey using Sign Language

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

The name Ramey in sign language

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