Ramming

Ramming Meaning & Origin

About Ramming
The surname Ramming is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ramme," meaning "ram" or "battering ram." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or operated a ram, a heavy object used to break down doors or walls. The surname Ramming likely denotes a person who was involved in construction or siege warfare, or it could have been given as a nickname for someone with a forceful or determined personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ramming: 350
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMNK
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 M IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈræmɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ramming in Braille

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

The name Ramming in braille

How to sign the name Ramming using Sign Language

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

The name Ramming in sign language

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