About Ranum
The surname Ranum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ranum," meaning "house by the rowan tree." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals whose ancestors lived near or owned a house by a rowan tree. The rowan tree holds symbolic significance in Norse mythology and is believed to have protective qualities.
The surname Ranum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ranum 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 Ranum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ranum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ranum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.