Runnels

Runnels Meaning & Origin

About Runnels
The surname Runnels is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "runian," meaning "to whisper" or "to murmur." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for speaking softly or in a hushed tone. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runnels: 5,055
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6680
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.71

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Runnels 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 Runnels in Braille

The image below is how to represent Runnels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Runnels in braille

How to sign the name Runnels using Sign Language

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

The name Runnels in sign language

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