Raun

Raun Meaning & Origin

About Raun
The surname Raun is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ráni," meaning "robber" or "plunderer." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Ráni. Over time, the surname Raun has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raun: 322
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1 N
🌐 IPA
/rɔn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raun in Braille

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

The name Raun in braille

How to sign the name Raun using Sign Language

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

The name Raun in sign language

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