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.
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The surname Ranger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Ranger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.