About Raitt
The surname Raitt is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ragi" or "Ragiðr," meaning "advice" or "counsel." Over time, this name evolved into various forms, including Rait, Raitt, and Raiter. The surname Raitt is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, denoting "son of Rait" or "descendant of Rait." It is a relatively uncommon surname, primarily found in Scotland and its diaspora.
The surname Raitt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raitt based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Raitt is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Raitt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Raitt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.