Raugh

Raugh Meaning & Origin

About Raugh
The surname Raugh is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "rath," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a fortification or a place with a defensive structure. The name Raugh suggests a connection to a place of strength or protection, reflecting the ancestral roots of individuals who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raugh: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1
🌐 IPA
/raugh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raugh in Braille

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

The name Raugh in braille

How to sign the name Raugh using Sign Language

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

The name Raugh in sign language

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