Rammer

Rammer Meaning & Origin

About Rammer
The surname Rammer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ramme," meaning "ram" or "battering ram." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or operated a ramming device, such as a battering ram, used in medieval warfare to breach fortifications. Over time, the surname Rammer became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rammer: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMR
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈræmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rammer in Braille

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

The name Rammer in braille

How to sign the name Rammer using Sign Language

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

The name Rammer in sign language

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