Retterer

Retterer Meaning & Origin

About Retterer
The surname Retterer 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 need. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in professions such as a lifeguard, a rescuer of people or animals, or someone who offered help and support to others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Retterer: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Retterer 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
RTRR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T ER0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/retterer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R366

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Retterer in Braille

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

The name Retterer in braille

How to sign the name Retterer using Sign Language

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

The name Retterer in sign language

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