Reisig

Reisig Meaning & Origin

About Reisig
The surname Reisig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reisec," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near branches or twigs, such as a gatherer of firewood or a forester. Over time, the surname Reisig became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reisig: 757
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,767
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RSK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 S IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈraΙͺsΙͺg/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reisig in Braille

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

The name Reisig in braille

How to sign the name Reisig using Sign Language

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

The name Reisig in sign language

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