Reif

Reif Meaning & Origin

About Reif
The surname Reif is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Middle High German word "reif" meaning "ripe" or "mature," suggesting that it may have been a nickname for someone who was considered wise or experienced. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a row of trees or a boundary marked by trees, as "reif" can also mean "row" or "line" in German. Additionally, Reif could have been an occupational name for a maker or seller of hoops or rims, as "reif" can also refer to a hoop or ring. The exact meaning of the surname Reif may vary depending on the specific region and context in which it originated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reif: 3,381
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,611
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reif 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
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/rif/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reif in Braille

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

The name Reif in braille

How to sign the name Reif using Sign Language

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

The name Reif in sign language

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