About Rapelje
The surname Rapelje is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "rapalje," which means "riffraff" or "scum" in Dutch. It was originally used as a derogatory term to describe a person of low social status or questionable character. Over time, the surname Rapelje has evolved and lost its negative connotation, becoming a unique and distinctive family name.
The surname Rapelje is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rapelje 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 Rapelje is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rapelje in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rapelje using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.