Rehs

Rehs Meaning & Origin

About Rehs
The surname Rehs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rehs," meaning "roe deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted or worked with roe deer. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or who lived in an area where roe deer were abundant. Over time, the surname Rehs became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rehs: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 S
🌐 IPA
/rehs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rehs in Braille

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

The name Rehs in braille

How to sign the name Rehs using Sign Language

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

The name Rehs in sign language

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