About Ritchie
The surname Ritchie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French personal name Richard, meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." 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 Ritchie, Richie, and Richey. Today, individuals with the surname Ritchie can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The surname Ritchie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ritchie 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 Ritchie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ritchie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.