About Rhine
The surname Rhine is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rin," meaning "river." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near the Rhine River, which is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a smaller river or stream that was named after the Rhine. Overall, the surname Rhine signifies a connection to a specific geographical location, highlighting the individual's proximity to a river.
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The surname Rhine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rhine 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 Rhine is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rhine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rhine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.