Rueger

Rueger Meaning & Origin

About Rueger
The surname Rueger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rüeger," meaning "judge" or "magistrate." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held positions of authority within the legal system or were involved in the administration of justice. The name Rueger signifies someone who was respected for their wisdom, fairness, and ability to make impartial judgments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rueger: 605
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rueger 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
RJR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrʊgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RJR', 'RKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rueger in Braille

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

The name Rueger in braille

How to sign the name Rueger using Sign Language

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

The name Rueger in sign language

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