Retchless

Retchless Meaning & Origin

About Retchless
The surname Retchless is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "raecc," meaning "reckless" or "careless." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered bold, daring, or impulsive. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed a lack of caution or restraint in their actions or decisions. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Retchless: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Retchless based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RXLS
🗽 NYSIIS
RACA
🔊 Soundex
R0320402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 CH L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/retchless*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RXLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Retchless in Braille

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

The name Retchless in braille

How to sign the name Retchless using Sign Language

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

The name Retchless in sign language

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