Rauen

Rauen Meaning & Origin

About Rauen
The surname Rauen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rouwen," meaning "to mourn" or "to grieve." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their mournful or sorrowful demeanor. Over time, the surname Rauen became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rauen: 702
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AW1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/raΚŠΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rauen in Braille

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

The name Rauen in braille

How to sign the name Rauen using Sign Language

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

The name Rauen in sign language

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