indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German
Other Forms FormsRitter, Rider, Ryder, Rittman, Rittmann, Ritman, Rittermann, Ritmann, Ritther, Rytter, Ryther, Ridder, Rhitter
Meaning & History
From Middle High German riter meaning "rider, knight" and man literally meaning "man".