Ratty

Ratty Meaning & Origin

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

  • Number of People with the name Ratty: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈræti/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ratty in Braille

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

The name Ratty in braille

How to sign the name Ratty using Sign Language

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

The name Ratty in sign language

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