Ratelle

Ratelle Meaning & Origin

About Ratelle
The surname Ratelle is of French origin and is derived from the word "ratel," which refers to a small carnivorous mammal known as a honey badger. The name Ratelle likely originated as a nickname for someone who shared characteristics with the animal, such as being fierce, tenacious, or cunning. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ratelle can be found primarily in French-speaking regions or among French descendants around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ratelle: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH0 T EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ratelle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ratelle in Braille

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

The name Ratelle in braille

How to sign the name Ratelle using Sign Language

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

The name Ratelle in sign language

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