Rassel

Rassel Meaning & Origin

About Rassel
The surname Rassel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rassel," meaning "to make noise" or "to rattle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used rattles or noise-making devices. Over time, the surname Rassel may have also been adopted as a nickname for someone who was noisy or talkative.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rassel: 321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rassel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/rassel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rassel in Braille

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

The name Rassel in braille

How to sign the name Rassel using Sign Language

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

The name Rassel in sign language

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