Russaw

Russaw Meaning & Origin

About Russaw
The surname Russaw is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the surname Russel. It is derived from the Old French word "rous," meaning red, and the Latin word "russus," also meaning red. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Russaw may have undergone phonetic changes or regional variations, resulting in its current form.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Russaw: 627
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,812
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/russaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', 'RSF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Russaw in Braille

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

The name Russaw in braille

How to sign the name Russaw using Sign Language

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

The name Russaw in sign language

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