Rahr

Rahr Meaning & Origin

About Rahr
The surname Rahr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rare," meaning "rare" or "unusual." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered unique or exceptional in some way. The name may have been given to individuals who possessed distinctive physical features, had an uncommon occupation, or displayed remarkable qualities or abilities. Over time, the surname Rahr has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rahr: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rahr 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 Rahr is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1
🌐 IPA
/rahr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rahr in Braille

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

The name Rahr in braille

How to sign the name Rahr using Sign Language

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

The name Rahr in sign language

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