About Riehm
The surname Riehm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riem," meaning "strap" or "belt." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold belts or straps. Over time, the name Riehm may have also been used to denote someone who worked with leather or had a connection to the leather industry.
The surname Riehm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riehm 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 Riehm is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Riehm in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riehm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.