About Rieffer
The surname Rieffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rîver," meaning "river." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked on a river. The name Rieffer may have been given to individuals who were involved in activities such as fishing, boating, or ferrying goods across rivers. Over time, the surname Rieffer has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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The surname Rieffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rieffer 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 Rieffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rieffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.