About Rigel
The surname Rigel is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "rijl," meaning "foot" or "leg." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive or notable foot or leg, or possibly as an occupational name for a shoemaker or someone involved in the footwear industry. The surname Rigel may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew word "regel," meaning "foot" or "leg." Overall, the surname Rigel is associated with the anatomical feature of the foot or leg.
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The surname Rigel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rigel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Rigel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rigel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rigel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.