Ratts

Ratts Meaning & Origin

About Ratts
The surname Ratts is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rat," meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was wise or knowledgeable, or possibly an occupational name for an advisor or counselor. Over time, the surname Ratts has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ratts: 332
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T S
🌐 IPA
/ræts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ratts in Braille

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

The name Ratts in braille

How to sign the name Ratts using Sign Language

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

The name Ratts in sign language

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