Rimkus

Rimkus Meaning & Origin

About Rimkus
The surname Rimkus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "rimti," meaning "serious" or "earnest." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Rimkus. The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for an individual who was known for their serious or earnest nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rimkus: 627
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,812
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rimkus 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
RMKS
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 M K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪmkəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rimkus in Braille

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

The name Rimkus in braille

How to sign the name Rimkus using Sign Language

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

The name Rimkus in sign language

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