Ranks
Ranks Meaning & Origin
About Ranks
The surname Ranks is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hranca," meaning "branch" or "twig." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near a prominent branch or twig. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with branches, such as a woodcutter or a basket maker. The surname Ranks is relatively rare and has variations such as Rank, Rance, and Ranksby.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Ranks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Ranks: 133
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 128249
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ranks 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 Ranks is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Ranks in Braille
Here's how to represent Ranks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Ranks using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Ranks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
