Reiss

Reiss Meaning & Origin

About Reiss
The surname Reiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ris," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent branch or twig. Over time, the surname Reiss may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a slender or delicate build.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reiss: 7,334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,815
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.49

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/raΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reiss in Braille

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

The name Reiss in braille

How to sign the name Reiss using Sign Language

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

The name Reiss in sign language

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