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: 22012
  • 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

📇 Metaphone
RST
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 S T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪstoʊ/
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('RST', 'RSTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

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