Reifer

Reifer Meaning & Origin

About Reifer
The surname Reifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reif," meaning "ripe" or "mature." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered mature or wise beyond their years. The name may have been given to individuals who demonstrated wisdom, experience, or a level of maturity that was uncommon for their age. Over time, the surname Reifer became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reifer: 387
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/reifer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reifer in Braille

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

The name Reifer in braille

How to sign the name Reifer using Sign Language

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

The name Reifer in sign language

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