Rahier

Rahier Meaning & Origin

About Rahier
The surname Rahier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rāhe," meaning "roe deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted or worked with roe deer. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or who lived in an area where roe deer were abundant. Over time, the surname Rahier has evolved and spread to different regions, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rahier: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rahier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rahier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RH
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 HH AY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/rahier*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RH', 'RHR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rahier in Braille

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

The name Rahier in braille

How to sign the name Rahier using Sign Language

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

The name Rahier in sign language

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