Reiter

Reiter Meaning & Origin

About Reiter
The surname Reiter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reiter," meaning "rider" or "horseman." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were skilled in horsemanship or worked as cavalry soldiers. The name Reiter is common among German-speaking populations and is often associated with a history of military service or equestrian professions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reiter: 10,802
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,319
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.66

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈraΙͺtΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reiter in Braille

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

The name Reiter in braille

How to sign the name Reiter using Sign Language

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

The name Reiter in sign language

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