Ruthe

Ruthe Meaning & Origin

About Ruthe
The surname Ruthe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ruth," meaning "pity" or "compassion." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a compassionate or sympathetic person. The name may also have been given to someone who showed mercy or kindness towards others. Over time, the surname Ruthe has evolved and variations such as Ruth and Ruther have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruthe: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R0
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 TH
🌐 IPA
/ruthe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R0', 'RT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruthe in Braille

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

The name Ruthe in braille

How to sign the name Ruthe using Sign Language

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

The name Ruthe in sign language

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