Rantala

Rantala Meaning & Origin

About Rantala
The surname Rantala is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "ranta," which means "shore" or "beach" in Finnish. It is a common surname in Finland and is often associated with individuals or families who lived near a shore or beach area.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rantala: 408
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,066
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R053040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA0 N T AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/rɑnˈtɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rantala in Braille

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

The name Rantala in braille

How to sign the name Rantala using Sign Language

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

The name Rantala in sign language

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