Raskin

Raskin Meaning & Origin

About Raskin
The surname Raskin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "raskin," meaning "red-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals with red hair or a reddish complexion. The name Raskin is relatively common among Ashkenazi Jews and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raskin: 2,216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,660
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 S K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈræskɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raskin in Braille

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

The name Raskin in braille

How to sign the name Raskin using Sign Language

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

The name Raskin in sign language

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