About Riker
The surname Riker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "rijker," meaning "rich" or "wealthy." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was prosperous or well-off. Over time, the surname Riker has become anglicized and is now primarily found in the United States.
The surname Riker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riker 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 Riker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Riker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.