Rier

Rier Meaning & Origin

About Rier
The surname Rier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riuwe" or "riuwa," meaning "riot" or "quarrel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for causing or participating in disputes or conflicts. Over time, the name Rier may have been adopted as a surname by individuals who were involved in legal or political matters, or those who had a confrontational or argumentative nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rier: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rier 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 Rier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 R
🌐 IPA
/rier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R', 'RR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rier in Braille

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

The name Rier in braille

How to sign the name Rier using Sign Language

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

The name Rier in sign language

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