Ringstaff

Ringstaff Meaning & Origin

About Ringstaff
The surname Ringstaff is of English origin and is believed to be occupational in nature. It is derived from the Old English words "hring" meaning "ring" and "staef" meaning "staff" or "stick." The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who made or used rings or staffs, possibly referring to a blacksmith or a craftsman specializing in jewelry or metalwork. Over time, the surname Ringstaff has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ringstaff: 416
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNKSTF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R052301
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 NG S T AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ringstaff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKSTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R523

Accessibility & Communication

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