Riegel

Riegel Meaning & Origin

About Riegel
The surname Riegel is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "rigel," meaning "bar" or "bolt," and could have been a occupational name for someone who made or used bars or bolts. Another possibility is that it originated from the Middle High German word "rigel," meaning "strip" or "ribbon," and could have been a nickname for someone who wore or made ribbons. Additionally, Riegel could also be a habitational name for someone from any of the various places named Riegel in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riegel: 3,967
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riegel 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RJL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrigΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RJL', 'RKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riegel in Braille

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

The name Riegel in braille

How to sign the name Riegel using Sign Language

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

The name Riegel in sign language

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