Ruehlen

Ruehlen Meaning & Origin

About Ruehlen
The surname Ruehlen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruhele," meaning "to rest" or "to relax." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was calm, composed, or laid-back in nature. Over time, the surname Ruehlen became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruehlen: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruehlen 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
RLN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 L HH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ruehlen*/
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('RLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruehlen in Braille

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

The name Ruehlen in braille

How to sign the name Ruehlen using Sign Language

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

The name Ruehlen in sign language

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