Ronin

Ronin Meaning & Origin

About Ronin
The surname Ronin is of Japanese origin and is derived from the word "ronin," which refers to a masterless samurai in feudal Japan. Ronin were samurai warriors who had lost their masters due to death or disgrace, and as a result, they became wanderers or mercenaries. The surname Ronin signifies a family's ancestral connection to these masterless samurai, often indicating a history of honor, loyalty, and resilience.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ronin: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RNN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 N IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈroʊnΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ronin in Braille

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

The name Ronin in braille

How to sign the name Ronin using Sign Language

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

The name Ronin in sign language

Numerology