Raven

Raven Meaning & Origin

About Raven
The surname Raven is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hraefn," meaning "raven." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a place where ravens were abundant or who worked as a keeper of ravens. The raven, often associated with intelligence and mystery, has been a symbol in various cultures throughout history, and the surname Raven may have also been used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raven: 3,327
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,741
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RFN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0105
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺvΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raven in Braille

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

The name Raven in braille

How to sign the name Raven using Sign Language

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

The name Raven in sign language

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