About Reef
The surname Reef is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a reef, which refers to a ridge of rocks or sand at or near the surface of the water. Alternatively, it could be a locational name for someone who hailed from a place called Reef, which is derived from the Old English word "hreof" meaning "rough" or "rugged." Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Reeve, which was an occupational name for a local official or bailiff in medieval England.
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The surname Reef is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reef 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 Reef is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Reef in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reef using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.