Ruhlig

Ruhlig Meaning & Origin

About Ruhlig
The surname Ruhlig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruol," meaning "calm" or "quiet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a calm or tranquil nature. Over time, the name Ruhlig became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ruhlig can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruhlig: 185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruhlig 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
RLK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 L IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ruhlig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruhlig in Braille

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

The name Ruhlig in braille

How to sign the name Ruhlig using Sign Language

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

The name Ruhlig in sign language

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