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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The surname Ritter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Ritter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.