Regehr

Regehr Meaning & Origin

About Regehr
The surname Regehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reger," meaning "active" or "lively." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was energetic or lively. Over time, the name Regehr became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Regehr: 486
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,270
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RJR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 G IH0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛgɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RJR', 'RKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Regehr in Braille

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

The name Regehr in braille

How to sign the name Regehr using Sign Language

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

The name Regehr in sign language

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