About Run
The surname Run is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or a small river, derived from the Old English word "runne" meaning "stream" or "brook." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for a fast runner, derived from the Old English word "rūn" meaning "a course" or "a run." The surname Run may also have Germanic origins, derived from the personal name "Rūn," which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "rūn" meaning "secret" or "whisper." Overall, the meaning of the surname Run is likely to be associated with water or speed.
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The surname Run is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Run 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 Run is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Run in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Run using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.