Reihs

Reihs Meaning & Origin

About Reihs
The surname Reihs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reis" or "reise," meaning "journey" or "trip." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who frequently traveled or went on pilgrimages. Over time, the surname Reihs became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to a traveler or someone associated with journeys.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reihs: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/reihs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reihs in Braille

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

The name Reihs in braille

How to sign the name Reihs using Sign Language

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

The name Reihs in sign language

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