Reiker

Reiker Meaning & Origin

About Reiker
The surname Reiker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reichen," meaning "to reach" or "to stretch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had long limbs. The name may have been given to individuals who excelled in reaching or stretching tasks, such as a long-distance runner or a skilled archer. Over time, the surname Reiker has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reiker: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/reiker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reiker in Braille

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

The name Reiker in braille

How to sign the name Reiker using Sign Language

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

The name Reiker in sign language

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