Rieger

Rieger Meaning & Origin

About Rieger
The surname Rieger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rieger," meaning "heron." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who either worked as a heron catcher or lived near a place where herons were abundant. The heron, known for its graceful and elegant nature, likely symbolized similar qualities in the individuals who adopted this surname.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rieger: 5,989
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5783
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rieger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RJR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrigΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RJR', 'RKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rieger in Braille

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

The name Rieger in braille

How to sign the name Rieger using Sign Language

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

The name Rieger in sign language

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