Rahn

Rahn is a surname of German origin and a place name used in several German-speaking regions. As a surname, Rahn is found among people in German-speaking communities and beyond, often indicating an ancestral link to a locality named Rahn. Notable individuals with the surname include Helmut Rahn (1932–2009), a German footballer who scored in the 1954 FIFA World Cup final, contributing to West Germany's victory in the tournament later celebrated as the Miracle of Bern.

Geographically, Rahn is the name of several places in German-speaking areas. In historical records, the name also appears in cadastral documents and as part of longer place names. In modern usage, Rahn is most commonly encountered as a surname, with place-name references typically clarified by regional identifiers.

The name Rahn illustrates German toponymic and patronymic naming practices, reflecting the historical links between families and their locales.