Ritter

Ritter Meaning & Origin

About Ritter
The surname Ritter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ritære," meaning "knight" or "horseman." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who served as knights or were associated with chivalry. The name Ritter signifies a noble and prestigious lineage, often associated with bravery, honor, and military prowess.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ritter: 33,252
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,053
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ritter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ritter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ritter in Braille

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

The name Ritter in braille

How to sign the name Ritter using Sign Language

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

The name Ritter in sign language

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