Riddell

Riddell Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riddell: 5,236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,484
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.78

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.

Ranking information for the surname Riddell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riddell in Braille

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

The name Riddell in braille

How to sign the name Riddell using Sign Language

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.

The name Riddell in sign language

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