Running

Running Meaning & Origin

About Running
The surname Running is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rinning," which means "running" or "fast." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for their speed or agility. The surname Running may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a stream or river, as "running" could refer to the flow of water. Overall, the surname Running signifies swiftness or proximity to water.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Running: 1,424
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNNK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 N IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈrənɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Running in Braille

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

The name Running in braille

How to sign the name Running using Sign Language

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

The name Running in sign language

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