About Rifenburg
The surname Rifenburg is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "rijf," meaning "reeve" or "bailiff," and "burg," meaning "castle" or "fortress." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Rifenburg can be interpreted as "reeve of the castle" or "bailiff of the fortress." It likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility in a castle or fortress.
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The surname Rifenburg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rifenburg 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 Rifenburg in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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