Rippel

Rippel Meaning & Origin

About Rippel
The surname Rippel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rippel," meaning "ripple" or "small wave." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a body of water or had a wavy or rippling appearance. The name may also have been given to individuals who had a calm and peaceful nature, reminiscent of the gentle ripples on the water's surface. Over time, the surname Rippel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rippel: 1,270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rippel 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
RPL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rippel in Braille

The image below is how to represent Rippel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rippel in braille

How to sign the name Rippel using Sign Language

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

The name Rippel in sign language

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