Rasp

Rasp Meaning & Origin

About Rasp
The surname Rasp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rasp," meaning "raspberry." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with red hair or a person who lived near raspberry bushes. Over time, the surname Rasp became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rasp: 477
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R021
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 S P
🌐 IPA
/ræsp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rasp in Braille

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

The name Rasp in braille

How to sign the name Rasp using Sign Language

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

The name Rasp in sign language

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