Reitz

Reitz Meaning & Origin

About Reitz
The surname Reitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rietz," meaning "reed." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a reed bed or a place with reeds. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a slender or flexible nature, similar to the characteristics of a reed.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reitz: 7,604
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.58

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R032
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/raΙͺts/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reitz in Braille

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

The name Reitz in braille

How to sign the name Reitz using Sign Language

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

The name Reitz in sign language

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