Rettig

Rettig Meaning & Origin

About Rettig
The surname Rettig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "retic," meaning "to advise" or "to counsel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for giving good advice or counsel. Over time, individuals with the surname Rettig may have become trusted advisors or counselors within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rettig: 3,641
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,986
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rettig 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
RTK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛtɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rettig in Braille

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

The name Rettig in braille

How to sign the name Rettig using Sign Language

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

The name Rettig in sign language

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