Reer

Reer Meaning & Origin

About Reer
The surname Reer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rere," meaning "rower" or "oarsman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a rower or had a connection to rowing. Over time, the surname Reer may have been adopted by families whose ancestors were involved in maritime activities or lived near bodies of water.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reer: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 R
🌐 IPA
/reer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reer in Braille

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

The name Reer in braille

How to sign the name Reer using Sign Language

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

The name Reer in sign language

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