Riding

Riding Meaning & Origin

About Riding
The surname Riding is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ridan," meaning "to ride." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a horse rider or a messenger. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a place associated with riding, such as a horse stable or a riding school. Overall, the surname Riding signifies a connection to the profession or activity of riding horses.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riding: 1,217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,470
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RTNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R03052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 D IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈraΙͺdΙͺΕ‹/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riding in Braille

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

The name Riding in braille

How to sign the name Riding using Sign Language

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

The name Riding in sign language

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