Rittel

Rittel Meaning & Origin

About Rittel
The surname Rittel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rittel," meaning "knight" or "cavalier." It is a occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a knight or had characteristics associated with knighthood, such as bravery or chivalry. Over time, the surname Rittel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rittel: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rittel 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
RTL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/rittel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rittel in Braille

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

The name Rittel in braille

How to sign the name Rittel using Sign Language

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

The name Rittel in sign language

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