Reffel

Reffel Meaning & Origin

About Reffel
The surname Reffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "revel," meaning "fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited fox-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who were cunning, sly, or had red hair, as foxes are often associated with these traits. Over time, the surname Reffel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Reffel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Reffel: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reffel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/reffel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reffel in Braille

Here's how to represent Reffel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Reffel in braille

How to sign the name Reffel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Reffel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Reffel in sign language

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