About Rief
The surname Rief is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rîf," meaning "reef" or "rock." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a rocky or reef-like area. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with rocks or in a quarry. The surname Rief is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and Austria.
The surname Rief is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rief based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rief in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rief using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.