Ryks
Ryks Meaning & Origin
About Ryks
The surname Ryks is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Rijk, which means "rich" or "powerful" in Dutch. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Rijk. Over time, the surname Ryks has likely been passed down through generations, signifying a familial connection to an ancestor named Rijk.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Ryks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Ryks: 371
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 55,386
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.13
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ryks 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 Ryks is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Ryks in Braille
Here's how to represent Ryks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Ryks using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Ryks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
