Rehfuss

Rehfuss Meaning & Origin

About Rehfuss
The surname Rehfuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reh," meaning "roe deer," and "fuss," meaning "foot." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled hunter or had a connection to hunting. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their agility or speed, similar to that of a roe deer. Over time, the surname Rehfuss has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rehfuss: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/rehfuss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rehfuss in Braille

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

The name Rehfuss in braille

How to sign the name Rehfuss using Sign Language

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

The name Rehfuss in sign language

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