Ransome

Ransome Meaning & Origin

About Ransome
The surname Ransome is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ranulf," which means "counsel-wolf." The name Ransome was often used as a nickname for someone who was wise or cunning. Over time, it evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ransome can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ransome: 1,671
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ransome 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 Ransome is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNSM
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R052050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 N S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈrænsəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ransome in Braille

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

The name Ransome in braille

How to sign the name Ransome using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ransome using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ransome in sign language

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