Riegger

Riegger Meaning & Origin

About Riegger
The surname Riegger 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 name for someone who made or worked with bars or bolts, such as a blacksmith or a locksmith. Over time, the surname Riegger may have been adopted by individuals who lived near a prominent bar or gate, or who were known for their strength or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riegger: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riegger 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

📇 Metaphone
RKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/riegger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riegger in Braille

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

The name Riegger in braille

How to sign the name Riegger using Sign Language

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

The name Riegger in sign language

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