Rather

Rather Meaning & Origin

About Rather
The surname Rather is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hræþer," meaning "quick" or "nimble." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or swiftness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Rather can be found in various English-speaking countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rather: 1,917
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,309
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.65

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R0R
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 DH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəðər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R0R', 'RTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rather in Braille

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

The name Rather in braille

How to sign the name Rather using Sign Language

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

The name Rather in sign language

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