About Rankhorn
The surname Rankhorn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rank" meaning "slender" or "thin" and the word "horn" meaning "horn." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a slender or thin build or possibly someone who had a prominent or distinctive horn-like feature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname.
The surname Rankhorn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rankhorn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rankhorn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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