About Ritze
The surname Ritze is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ritze," meaning "notch" or "incision." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a distinctive notch or incision in the landscape. Over time, the surname Ritze may have also been adopted as a nickname for someone with a distinctive physical feature resembling a notch or incision.
The surname Ritze is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ritze based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ritze in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ritze using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.