Rihm

Rihm Meaning & Origin

About Rihm
The surname Rihm 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 straps. Over time, the name Rihm became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various regions of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rihm: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rihm 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
RM
🗽 NYSIIS
RAN
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/rihm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rihm in Braille

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

The name Rihm in braille

How to sign the name Rihm using Sign Language

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

The name Rihm in sign language

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