About Rentel
The surname Rentel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rentel," meaning "rowan tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a rowan tree or a house with a rowan tree in the yard. The rowan tree was believed to have protective qualities and was often planted near homes for good luck and to ward off evil spirits. Therefore, the surname Rentel likely originated as a descriptive name for someone living near or associated with a rowan tree.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Rentel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rentel 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 Rentel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rentel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rentel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.