Rehn

Rehn Meaning & Origin

About Rehn
The surname Rehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "renne," meaning "reindeer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a connection to or exhibited characteristics associated with reindeer, such as agility or speed. Over time, the surname Rehn became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rehn: 1,054
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/rɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rehn in Braille

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

The name Rehn in braille

How to sign the name Rehn using Sign Language

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

The name Rehn in sign language

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