Rude

Rude Meaning & Origin

About Rude
The surname Rude is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rude" or "rüde," meaning "rough" or "rude." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who displayed such characteristics or had a rough demeanor. The surname Rude may have also originated as a habitational name for individuals living in places named Rude or Rüde.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rude: 4,661
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7174
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 D
🌐 IPA
/rud/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rude in Braille

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

The name Rude in braille

How to sign the name Rude using Sign Language

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

The name Rude in sign language

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