About Ritchey
The surname Ritchey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Richard, which means "brave ruler" or "strong ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Richard. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Ritchey, Ritchie, and Richie. Today, individuals with the surname Ritchey can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in states with Scottish heritage such as Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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The surname Ritchey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ritchey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ritchey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ritchey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.