Ridout

Ridout Meaning & Origin

About Ridout
The surname Ridout is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ridwald" or "Ridwold," which means "famous ruler" or "renowned ruler." Over time, the name evolved into Ridout, and individuals with this surname are believed to be descendants of someone who was known for their leadership or authority. The name Ridout is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ridout: 1,260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,910
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 D AW2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪˌdaʊt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R330

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ridout in Braille

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

The name Ridout in braille

How to sign the name Ridout using Sign Language

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

The name Ridout in sign language

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