Retter

Retter Meaning & Origin

About Retter
The surname Retter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "retter," meaning "rescuer" or "savior." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a rescuer or someone who provided assistance in times of danger or distress. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in professions such as a lifeguard, a firefighter, or someone who rendered aid in emergency situations. Over time, the surname Retter has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Retter: 728
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,724
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Retter in Braille

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

The name Retter in braille

How to sign the name Retter using Sign Language

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

The name Retter in sign language

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