About Rankine
The surname Rankine is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "ranquin," meaning "a little shield." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive build. Over time, the name Rankine evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Rankine can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Rankine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rankine 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 Rankine is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rankine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rankine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.