Rixe

Rixe Meaning & Origin

About Rixe
The surname Rixe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riexen," meaning "to tear" or "to rip." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or aggressive, or possibly for a person who worked with textiles and was skilled at tearing or ripping fabric. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rixe: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rixe 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
RKS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/rixe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rixe in Braille

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

The name Rixe in braille

How to sign the name Rixe using Sign Language

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

The name Rixe in sign language

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