Ristow

Ristow Meaning & Origin

About Ristow
The surname Ristow is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "rist," meaning "twig" or "branch," and the suffix "-ow," indicating a place or settlement. Therefore, the surname Ristow likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a settlement characterized by twigs or branches. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked with twigs or branches, such as a basket weaver or a woodworker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ristow: 1,178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ristow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 S T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙͺstoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RST', 'RSTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ristow in Braille

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

The name Ristow in braille

How to sign the name Ristow using Sign Language

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

The name Ristow in sign language

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