Rauch

Rauch Meaning & Origin

About Rauch
The surname Rauch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rauch," meaning "smoke." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with smoke or fire, such as a chimney sweep or a blacksmith. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a smoky or foggy area. Overall, the surname Rauch signifies a connection to smoke or fire-related activities.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rauch: 8,972
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,962
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.04

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
RX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
RA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
R020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/rษ”สง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('RX', 'RK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rauch in Braille

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

The name Rauch in braille

How to sign the name Rauch using Sign Language

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

The name Rauch in sign language

Numerology