About Rieg
The surname Rieg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riegel," meaning "bar" or "bolt." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a locksmith or a person who made or installed bars or bolts. The name Rieg may also have been given to someone who lived near a gate or a barrier.
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The surname Rieg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rieg 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 Rieg is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rieg in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rieg using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.