Ranger

Ranger Meaning & Origin

About Ranger
The surname Ranger is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "ranger," which referred to a forest keeper or someone who patrolled and protected a specific area of land. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for individuals who worked as rangers or foresters. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, the surname Ranger is relatively rare and is primarily found in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ranger: 2,504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,417
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RNJR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R05206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺnΚ€Ι™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RNJR', 'RNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ranger in Braille

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

The name Ranger in braille

How to sign the name Ranger using Sign Language

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

The name Ranger in sign language

Numerology