About Rippe
The surname Rippe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rippe," meaning "rib." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive ribcage. The surname Rippe may have also been used as a metonymic occupational name for a butcher or a person involved in the meat trade, as ribs were commonly used in butchery. Overall, the surname Rippe likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to the rib.
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Here's how to represent Rippe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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