About Riddell
The surname Riddell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "ridel," meaning "a small stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or by a small stream. Over time, the spelling variations of the name have included Riddel, Riddle, and Riddall. The surname Riddell is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Scotland and England.
The surname Riddell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riddell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Riddell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riddell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.