Ruyter

Ruyter Meaning & Origin

About Ruyter
The surname Ruyter is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "ruiter," meaning "rider" or "horseman." It was originally a occupational name given to individuals who worked as cavalrymen or knights. The name Ruyter is associated with bravery, skill in horsemanship, and military prowess.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruyter: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ruyter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruyter in Braille

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

The name Ruyter in braille

How to sign the name Ruyter using Sign Language

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

The name Ruyter in sign language

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