Ryerson

Ryerson Meaning & Origin

About Ryerson
The surname Ryerson is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Rijer, which means "rich" or "powerful." The suffix "son" indicates "son of," making Ryerson mean "son of Rijer." This surname suggests a familial connection to an ancestor named Rijer, who was likely known for their wealth or influence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ryerson: 2,410
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12795
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RRSN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R06205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 R S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈraΙͺrsΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RRSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ryerson in Braille

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

The name Ryerson in braille

How to sign the name Ryerson using Sign Language

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

The name Ryerson in sign language

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