About Ratel
The surname Ratel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "ratel," meaning "rattle" or "rattle-maker." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who made or used rattles, or possibly someone who had a rattling or noisy manner. The surname Ratel is relatively rare and is found mainly in France and French-speaking regions.
The surname Ratel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ratel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ratel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.