Ratton

Ratton Meaning & Origin

About Ratton
The surname Ratton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ræt," meaning "rat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rat, such as being quick, cunning, or resourceful. The surname Ratton may have also been used as a derogatory nickname for someone who was considered untrustworthy or sneaky.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ratton: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ratton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ratton in Braille

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

The name Ratton in braille

How to sign the name Ratton using Sign Language

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

The name Ratton in sign language

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