Rueck
Rueck Meaning & Origin
About Rueck
The surname Rueck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rücke," meaning "back" or "rear." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived at the back or rear of a settlement or a geographical feature. It could also have been a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic associated with the back, such as stooping or hunching. The surname Rueck is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the United States.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Rueck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Rueck: 146
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 118853
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rueck 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 Rueck is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Rueck in Braille
Here's how to represent Rueck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Rueck using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Rueck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
