Runnells

Runnells Meaning & Origin

About Runnells
The surname Runnells is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "runewell," meaning "a spring or well where runes were cast." It is believed to have originally referred to a person who lived near or worked at such a location. Over time, the surname Runnells has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Runnels or Runnals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runnells: 773
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30277
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Runnells based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNLS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R05042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 N AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈrənəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runnells in Braille

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

The name Runnells in braille

How to sign the name Runnells using Sign Language

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

The name Runnells in sign language

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