About Riffel
The surname Riffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riffel," meaning "rifle" or "gun." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who made or used rifles. Over time, the surname Riffel has evolved and may also have been adopted by individuals who lived near a place associated with rifles or had some connection to the weapon.
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The surname Riffel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riffel 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 Riffel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riffel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.