About Ritz
The surname Ritz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ritze," meaning "crack" or "fissure." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a crack or fissure in the landscape. Over time, the surname Ritz may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being sharp or clever.
The surname Ritz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ritz 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 Ritz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ritz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ritz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.