Ribble

Ribble Meaning & Origin

About Ribble
The surname Ribble is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hryggr," meaning "ridge" or "spine." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the River Ribble in Lancashire, England. The name may have been given to individuals who lived near or worked on the river or in the surrounding area. Over time, the surname Ribble has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ribble: 1,604
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17541
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ribble 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 Ribble is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ribble in Braille

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

The name Ribble in braille

How to sign the name Ribble using Sign Language

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

The name Ribble in sign language

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