Rankine

Rankine Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rankine: 670
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,941
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R052050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 NG K AY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈræŋˌkaɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rankine in Braille

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

The name Rankine in braille

How to sign the name Rankine using Sign Language

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.

The name Rankine in sign language

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