Riblet

Riblet Meaning & Origin

About Riblet
The surname Riblet is of French origin and is derived from the word "riblet," which means "small rib." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a slender or narrow build. The name may have also been used to describe someone with prominent ribs or a distinctive ribcage. Over time, the surname Riblet has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riblet: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riblet 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
RPLT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 B L AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/riblet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riblet in Braille

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

The name Riblet in braille

How to sign the name Riblet using Sign Language

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

The name Riblet in sign language

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