About Riffer
The surname Riffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rifer," meaning "to tear" or "to rip." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with textiles, specifically tearing or ripping fabric. Over time, the surname Riffer may have also been adopted by individuals who exhibited a strong or forceful personality, reflecting the connotation of tearing or ripping.
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The surname Riffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riffer 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 Riffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.