RANCE
Rance
Rance is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the medieval personal name "Ran(d)ulf," which itself comes from the Old Norse elements "rand," meaning shield, and "ulf," meaning wolf.
The Rance surname can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, particularly in the regions of Lancashire, Essex, and Devon. The name has undergone various spelling adaptations over the centuries, including Raunce, Raunch, and Rands, reflecting the evolution of language and dialect.
Individuals bearing the Rance surname have been associated with diverse professions and accomplishments throughout history. From farmers and tradesmen to military personnel and scholars, the name has been represented across a wide spectrum of society.
The Rance surname has also been linked to notable figures in British history, demonstrating the enduring presence and influence of this ancestral name. Over time, the surname has spread beyond the shores of the United Kingdom, with Rance families establishing roots in other parts of the world.
In contemporary times, the Rance surname continues to be borne by individuals with varied backgrounds and pursuits, contributing to the rich tapestry of British heritage and identity. The enduring legacy of the Rance name serves as a reminder of the ancestral ties and historical significance encompassed within this venerable surname.
There are approximately 2,637 people named Rance in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,377th most common surname in Britain. Around 40 in a million people in Britain are named Rance.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Linda
- Marianne
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Rances
- Ranes
- Rant
- Raines
- Randt
- Ranne
- Rans
- Rane
- Ran
- Range
- Ranke
- Rahne
- Ranck
- Raine
- Ranse
- Ransch
- Rainis
- Rains
- Rancz
- Rande
- Ranies
- Ranis
- Ranns
- Ranos
- Rants
- Rantz
- Ranz
- Rayne
- Raynes
- Raynos
- Rayns
- Reains
- Reanes
- Reans
- Reenes
- Reens
- Reines
- Reinis
- Reinius
- Reinoso
- Reins
- Rence
- Renes
- Reniss
- Rennes
- Rennies
- Rennis
- Renoso
- Rens
- Rent
- Rente
- Renys
- Renz
- Renza
- Renzi
- Renzie
- Renzo
- Reynes
- Reynoso
- Reyns
- Riens
- Rienzo
- Rince
- Rines
- Ringnose
- Rinnes
- Rinns
- Rins
- Rinz
- Rinze
- Riones
- Roans
- Rogness
- Roins
- Ronce
- Ronci
- Rones
- Roness
- Ronez
- Ronis
- Rons
- Ronse
- Ronz
- Rounce
- Rounes
- Rownas
- Rownes
- Ruenes
- Ruins
- Runce
- Runcie
- Runes
- Runnaues
- Runza
- Rynas
- Rynes
- Ryness
- Ryns
- Wraneus
- Wrens
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.