Definition of "Rankin"

A Scottish and Northern Irish surname, from a diminutive of the name Ronald.  examples

A number of places in the United States:

1. A village in Vermilion County, Illinois.  examples

2. An unincorporated community in Andrew County, Missouri.  examples

3. An unincorporated community in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.  examples

4. A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  examples

5. An unincorporated community in Ellis County, Texas.  examples

6. A small city, the county seat of Upton County, Texas.  examples

7. An unincorporated community in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.  examples