Reuter

Reuter Meaning & Origin

About Reuter
The surname Reuter is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Reuter," meaning a horseman or a rider. It is derived from the Middle High German word "riuter," which ultimately comes from the Old High German word "rītan," meaning "to ride." The surname Reuter was often given to individuals who worked as horsemen or had a connection to horses, such as horse breeders or trainers. Over time, the surname Reuter has spread to various countries and can be found in different spellings and variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reuter: 7,643
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,644
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɔɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reuter in Braille

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

The name Reuter in braille

How to sign the name Reuter using Sign Language

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

The name Reuter in sign language

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