Ratner

Ratner Meaning & Origin

About Ratner
The surname Ratner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "ratner," meaning "counselor" or "adviser." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person known for providing advice or guidance. The name Ratner is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ratner: 2,266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13440
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrætnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ratner in Braille

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

The name Ratner in braille

How to sign the name Ratner using Sign Language

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

The name Ratner in sign language

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