About Riem
The surname Riem 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 nickname for someone who made or sold belts or worked with leather goods. The name Riem may also have been given to someone who was known for wearing distinctive belts or had a belt-like physical feature.
The surname Riem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riem 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 Riem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Riem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.