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Ritz

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English

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Etymology

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From the German surname, from the personal name Rizo, partially from Richard and partially from Heinrich. Also shortened from Moritz.

Proper noun

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Ritz (plural Ritzes)

  1. A surname.

Derived terms

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Statistics

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  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Ritz is the 5413th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 6430 individuals. Ritz is most common among White (92.15%) individuals.

German

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Etymology

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From the root of reißen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʁɪt͡s/
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Noun

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Ritz m (strong, genitive Ritzes, plural Ritze)

  1. rip, tear, scratch

Declension

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Hunsrik

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Noun

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Ritz f (plural Ritze)

  1. hinge (device for the pivoting of a door)
    Die Ritz is steif.
    The hinge is stiff.

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