Ritzer

Ritzer Meaning & Origin

About Ritzer
The surname Ritzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ritzen," meaning "to scratch" or "to carve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a carver or engraver. The name may have also been given to someone with a distinctive scar or scratch. Over time, the surname Ritzer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ritzer: 578
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ritzer 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 Ritzer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
RASA
🔊 Soundex
R03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪtzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ritzer in Braille

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

The name Ritzer in braille

How to sign the name Ritzer using Sign Language

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

The name Ritzer in sign language

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