Riesel

Riesel Meaning & Origin

About Riesel
The surname Riesel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risel," meaning "to rustle" or "to murmur." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made a rustling or murmuring sound, possibly referring to the sound of leaves or water. Over time, the surname Riesel became hereditary and was passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riesel: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riesel 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
RSL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/riesel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riesel in Braille

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

The name Riesel in braille

How to sign the name Riesel using Sign Language

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

The name Riesel in sign language

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