Ratzer

Ratzer Meaning & Origin

About Ratzer
The surname Ratzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ratzer," meaning "scratcher" or "scrapper." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a habit of scratching or scraping, possibly referring to a person's occupation or a physical characteristic. Over time, the surname Ratzer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ratzer: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratzer 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 Ratzer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
RASA
🔊 Soundex
R03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ratzer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ratzer in Braille

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

The name Ratzer in braille

How to sign the name Ratzer using Sign Language

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

The name Ratzer in sign language

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