Rieffel

Rieffel Meaning & Origin

About Rieffel
The surname Rieffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rüefel," meaning "to call" or "to summon." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their loud or commanding voice. Over time, the surname Rieffel became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rieffel: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rieffel 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
RFL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/rieffel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rieffel in Braille

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

The name Rieffel in braille

How to sign the name Rieffel using Sign Language

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

The name Rieffel in sign language

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