Ramsay

Ramsay Meaning & Origin

About Ramsay
The surname Ramsay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ramm" or "Ram" combined with the word "eg," meaning island or enclosure. It is believed to have originated from a place name, such as Ramsay in Huntingdonshire or Ramsay in Huntingdonshire, which were named after a person or family who owned or lived on the island or enclosure. The name Ramsay signifies "the island of Ramm" or "the enclosure of Ramm," indicating a connection to a specific location. Over time, the surname Ramsay has become widely distributed, and individuals bearing this name can be found across the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ramsay: 8,120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,380
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.75

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMS
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 M Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈræmˌseɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ramsay in Braille

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

The name Ramsay in braille

How to sign the name Ramsay using Sign Language

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

The name Ramsay in sign language

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