Retic

Retic Meaning & Origin

About Retic
The surname Retic is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "retic," meaning "to reckon" or "to calculate." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their mathematical or analytical skills. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Retic may still have a connection to their ancestors' mathematical abilities or simply carry on the name as part of their family heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Retic: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/retic*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Retic in Braille

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

The name Retic in braille

How to sign the name Retic using Sign Language

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

The name Retic in sign language

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