Rimmel

Rimmel Meaning & Origin

About Rimmel
The surname Rimmel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rimel," meaning "cream" or "ointment." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold creams or ointments. Over time, the surname Rimmel may have been adopted by individuals who worked in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industries. Today, it is a relatively rare surname found primarily in Germany and surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rimmel: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rimmel 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
RML
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/rimmel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rimmel in Braille

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

The name Rimmel in braille

How to sign the name Rimmel using Sign Language

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

The name Rimmel in sign language

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