Runner

Runner Meaning & Origin

About Runner
The surname Runner is an occupational name derived from the Middle English word "runnere," meaning a messenger or a courier. It was originally given to individuals who worked as runners, delivering messages or important documents. The name Runner signifies someone who was involved in the profession of running errands or carrying out tasks requiring speed and efficiency.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runner: 1,670
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,014
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrənər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runner in Braille

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

The name Runner in braille

How to sign the name Runner using Sign Language

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

The name Runner in sign language

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