Riffle

Riffle Meaning & Origin

About Riffle
The surname Riffle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rifle," meaning "a small stream or brook." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or by a small stream or brook. The name Riffle may also have been used as a habitational name for individuals who resided in a place named Riffle or Riffler.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riffle: 5,461
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riffle 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
RFL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪfəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riffle in Braille

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

The name Riffle in braille

How to sign the name Riffle using Sign Language

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

The name Riffle in sign language

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