Reifenrath

Reifenrath Meaning & Origin

About Reifenrath
The surname Reifenrath is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reifen" meaning "to circle" or "to surround" and "rath" meaning "counsel" or "advice." Therefore, the surname Reifenrath can be interpreted to mean "one who provides wise counsel" or "one who encircles with advice." It is likely that the name originated as an occupational or descriptive surname for someone who was known for giving wise advice or guidance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reifenrath: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reifenrath 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
RFNR0
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01056030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 F R AH0 N AH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/reifenrath*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFNR0', 'RFNRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reifenrath in Braille

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

The name Reifenrath in braille

How to sign the name Reifenrath using Sign Language

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

The name Reifenrath in sign language

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