Rittenberry

Rittenberry Meaning & Origin

About Rittenberry
The surname Rittenberry is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements. "Ritten" is believed to be a variant of the Old English word "ryht," meaning "right" or "just." "Berry" refers to a place where berries grow or a small fruit-bearing shrub. Therefore, the surname Rittenberry is thought to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or owned a farm or land where berries grew, and it may also suggest a person of fair and just character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rittenberry: 1,031
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,325
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rittenberry 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
RTNPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R03051060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 T AH0 N B EH0 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙͺtΙ™nbΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RTNPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R351

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rittenberry in Braille

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

The name Rittenberry in braille

How to sign the name Rittenberry using Sign Language

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

The name Rittenberry in sign language

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