Rigler

Rigler Meaning & Origin

About Rigler
The surname Rigler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rigel," meaning "rake." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a rake maker or used a rake in their profession. The name Rigler signifies a person's ancestral connection to this particular occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rigler: 810
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,231
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rigler 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 Rigler is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 G AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪglər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rigler in Braille

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

The name Rigler in braille

How to sign the name Rigler using Sign Language

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

The name Rigler in sign language

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