Rattle

Rattle Meaning & Origin

About Rattle
The surname Rattle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hrægl," meaning "garment" or "clothing." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for wearing distinctive or noisy clothing. The name may have also been used to describe someone who made rattling sounds or had a rattling gait. Over time, the surname Rattle has evolved and may have variations in spelling such as Rattell or Rattler.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rattle: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rattle 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
RTL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrætəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rattle in Braille

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

The name Rattle in braille

How to sign the name Rattle using Sign Language

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

The name Rattle in sign language

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