Ries

Ries Meaning & Origin

About Ries
The surname Ries is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ries," meaning "giant" or "colossal." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a large or prominent feature, such as a mountain or a large building. The name may have also been used as a nickname for a person of large stature or someone with a commanding presence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ries: 7,258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,857
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.46

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/raΙͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ries in Braille

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

The name Ries in braille

How to sign the name Ries using Sign Language

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

The name Ries in sign language

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