Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German, Jewish
Pronounced Pron. RIEKH(German)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Nickname for a wealthy or powerful person, from Old High German rihhi "rich, powerful".

Related Names

VariantRiker(German)
Other Languages & CulturesRieck(Low German) Rico(Portuguese) Rico(Spanish)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023