Rettenmaier

Rettenmaier Meaning & Origin

About Rettenmaier
The surname Rettenmaier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "retten," meaning "to save" or "to rescue," and "maier," meaning "steward" or "bailiff." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Rettenmaier can be interpreted as "rescue steward" or "bailiff who saves." It is likely that the name originated as an occupational surname for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility in rescuing or saving others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rettenmaier: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rettenmaier 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

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🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R030506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T M AH0 N EH2 R
🌐 IPA
/rettenmaier*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rettenmaier in Braille

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

The name Rettenmaier in braille

How to sign the name Rettenmaier using Sign Language

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

The name Rettenmaier in sign language

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