Rettinger

Rettinger Meaning & Origin

About Rettinger
The surname Rettinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "retten," meaning "to save" or "to rescue." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a rescuer or a savior. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in professions such as a lifeguard, a firefighter, or someone who provided assistance in times of danger or distress.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rettinger: 612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,525
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0305206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛtɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTNKR', 'RTNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rettinger in Braille

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

The name Rettinger in braille

How to sign the name Rettinger using Sign Language

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

The name Rettinger in sign language

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