About Reiber
The surname Reiber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reiber," meaning "rubber" or "scraper." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a scraper or a person who used a tool for rubbing or scraping. The name may have been given to individuals who worked in various trades, such as a woodworker, a tanner, or a shoemaker, where scraping or rubbing was a common task. Over time, the surname Reiber has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.
The surname Reiber is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reiber 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 Reiber is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Reiber in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reiber using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.