Ruhs

Ruhs Meaning & Origin

About Ruhs
The surname Ruhs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruhs," meaning "quiet" or "calm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a calm or peaceful demeanor. Over time, the surname Ruhs became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying the family's association with this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruhs: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruhs 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
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/ruhs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruhs in Braille

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

The name Ruhs in braille

How to sign the name Ruhs using Sign Language

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

The name Ruhs in sign language

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