About Reis
The surname Reis has multiple origins and meanings. In Portuguese, it is derived from the word "reis," meaning "kings," and was often used as a title for someone of royal descent or someone who worked in the service of a king. In Turkish, Reis is a title given to a captain or leader, often used in maritime contexts. Additionally, Reis can also be a variant of the Jewish surname Rais, which means "head" or "chief" in Yiddish. Overall, the surname Reis is associated with leadership, nobility, and high-ranking positions.
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The surname Reis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reis 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 Reis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Reis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.