Renn

Renn Meaning & Origin

About Renn
The surname Renn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "renne," meaning "run" or "race." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a fast runner or someone involved in racing or running competitions. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with running, such as a racecourse or a path used for running.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Renn: 2,878
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.98

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/rɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Renn in Braille

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

The name Renn in braille

How to sign the name Renn using Sign Language

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

The name Renn in sign language

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