Rataj

Rataj Meaning & Origin

About Rataj
The surname Rataj is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "rataj," which means "a small branch or twig." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place with many small branches or twigs. The name Rataj is relatively common in Poland and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to nature or the countryside.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rataj: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rataj 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
RTJ
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 T EY0 JH
🌐 IPA
/rataj*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTJ', 'RT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rataj in Braille

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

The name Rataj in braille

How to sign the name Rataj using Sign Language

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

The name Rataj in sign language

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