About Ransom
The surname Ransom is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "ransoun," meaning "ransom" or "redemption." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had been taken as a hostage or had paid a ransom. The name may also have been given to someone who worked as a moneylender or collected debts. Overall, the surname Ransom signifies a connection to the concept of redemption or the act of paying a price for freedom.
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The surname Ransom is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ransom 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 Ransom in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ransom using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.