About Rathburn
The surname Rathburn is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements. "Rath" is an Old English word meaning "red" or "red-haired," while "burn" refers to a stream or brook. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Rathburn can be interpreted as "red stream" or "red-haired by the brook." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone with red hair who lived near a stream or brook.
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The surname Rathburn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rathburn 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 Rathburn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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