Rants

Rants Meaning & Origin

About Rants
The surname Rants is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rant," meaning "quick" or "fast." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Rants can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rants: 203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/rants*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rants in Braille

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

The name Rants in braille

How to sign the name Rants using Sign Language

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

The name Rants in sign language

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