Rihn

Rihn Meaning & Origin

About Rihn
The surname Rihn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rin," meaning "pure" or "clean." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for their cleanliness or purity. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Rihn can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rihn: 488
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,109
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/rɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rihn in Braille

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

The name Rihn in braille

How to sign the name Rihn using Sign Language

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

The name Rihn in sign language

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