About Ratte
The surname Ratte is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ratte," meaning "rat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with rats, such as agility or cunning. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with rats, such as a rat-infested area or a rat-catching profession. The surname Ratte is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Ratte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratte 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 Ratte is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ratte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ratte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.