Unruh

Unruh Meaning & Origin

About Unruh
The surname Unruh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "unruoch," meaning "restless" or "troubled." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was restless or had a turbulent nature. Over time, the surname Unruh became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Unruh can be found primarily in Germany and North America.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Unruh: 7,835
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,524
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Unruh 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

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ANR
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U560
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 N R UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈənru/
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('ANR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Unruh in Braille

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

The name Unruh in braille

How to sign the name Unruh using Sign Language

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

The name Unruh in sign language

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