Richner

Richner Meaning & Origin

About Richner
The surname Richner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riechen," meaning "to smell" or "to have a strong odor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a strong or distinctive smell. Over time, the surname Richner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Richner: 680
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RXNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RACA
🔊 Soundex
R020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪknər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RXNR', 'RKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Richner in Braille

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

The name Richner in braille

How to sign the name Richner using Sign Language

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

The name Richner in sign language

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