Reuss

Reuss Meaning & Origin

About Reuss
The surname Reuss is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "rius," meaning "reed." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a reed bed or marshy area. The name Reuss is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various regions throughout the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reuss: 1,309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,309
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 S
🌐 IPA
/rus/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reuss in Braille

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

The name Reuss in braille

How to sign the name Reuss using Sign Language

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

The name Reuss in sign language

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