Rehn

Rehn is a name that can refer to both a surname and a place name in Europe. As a surname, Rehn appears in Nordic countries and German-speaking regions and is carried by individuals across a range of professions, including politics, academia, science, and culture. Its use in historical and contemporary records reflects centuries of movement and linguistic variation in these regions.

Rehn also appears as a toponym, used for localities or geographic features in several places within German-speaking areas and parts of the Nordic region. The exact status of these places, whether they are villages, districts, or former settlements, varies by country and historical period.

In contemporary references, Rehn may be encountered in genealogical sources, news reports, and cultural contexts. When encountered without additional qualifiers, it most often indicates a surname but can also point to a geographic name or historical site.