Ruttan

Ruttan Meaning & Origin

About Ruttan
The surname Ruttan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Rudda," meaning "red," combined with the suffix "-an," indicating a patronymic form. Therefore, the surname Ruttan is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down from one generation to another.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruttan: 382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruttan 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
RTN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrətən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruttan in Braille

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

The name Ruttan in braille

How to sign the name Ruttan using Sign Language

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

The name Ruttan in sign language

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