Ramus

Ramus Meaning & Origin

About Ramus
The surname Ramus is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "ramus," meaning "branch" or "twig." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or was associated with a prominent branch or twig. The name Ramus may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with branches, such as a woodcutter or a basket maker.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ramus: 557
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RMS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺmΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ramus in Braille

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

The name Ramus in braille

How to sign the name Ramus using Sign Language

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

The name Ramus in sign language

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