Ri

Ri Meaning & Origin

About Ri
The surname Ri is of Korean origin and is derived from the Chinese character "李" (Li), which means "plum" or "plum tree." It is one of the most common surnames in Korea and is often associated with nobility and high social status. The Ri surname has a long history and is shared by numerous prominent figures in Korean history, making it a respected and prestigious name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ri: 348
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58337
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1
🌐 IPA
/ri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ri in Braille

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

The name Ri in braille

How to sign the name Ri using Sign Language

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

The name Ri in sign language

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