Ratke

Ratke Meaning & Origin

About Ratke
The surname Ratke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rat," meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who provided counsel or advice, possibly as a legal advisor or counselor. The name Ratke signifies a person who was knowledgeable and wise, offering guidance and assistance to others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ratke: 279
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ratke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ratke in Braille

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

The name Ratke in braille

How to sign the name Ratke using Sign Language

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

The name Ratke in sign language

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