Rass

Rass Meaning & Origin

About Rass
The surname Rass is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rasse," meaning "race" or "breed." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with distinctive physical or behavioral traits. The surname Rass may have been used to describe someone who was strong, fast, or had a particular skill or characteristic that set them apart from others. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rass: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/rass*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rass in Braille

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

The name Rass in braille

How to sign the name Rass using Sign Language

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

The name Rass in sign language

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