Ritters Family Crest & Name History

The spelling Ritters grew out of Ritter, a German surname with a long paper trail.

What does the surname Ritters mean?

At root, the name means “Knight, or rider”.

Is Ritters the same name as Ritter?

Ritters adds a patronymic ending to Ritter, meaning ‘son of’ or ‘of the family of’. The same family of names includes Reiter and Rider.

Is there a Ritters coat of arms?

Looking for a Ritters coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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