Rono

Rono Meaning & Origin

About Rono
The surname Rono is of Kenyan origin and is commonly found among the Kalenjin people. It is derived from the Kalenjin word "rono," which means "to jump" or "to leap." The name Rono is often associated with agility, speed, and athleticism, reflecting the traditional Kalenjin culture's emphasis on running and athletic prowess.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rono: 295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/rono*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rono in Braille

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

The name Rono in braille

How to sign the name Rono using Sign Language

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

The name Rono in sign language

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