Richter

Richter Meaning & Origin

About Richter
The surname Richter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rihtære," meaning "judge" or "ruler." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority, such as a judge or magistrate. The name Richter signifies a person who was responsible for making legal decisions and maintaining order within a community. Over time, the surname Richter has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various countries around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Richter: 29,880
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,178
  • Frequency per 100k people: 10.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RACA
🔊 Soundex
R020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Richter in Braille

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

The name Richter in braille

How to sign the name Richter using Sign Language

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

The name Richter in sign language

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