About Rival
The surname Rival is of French origin and is derived from the word "rival," which means "rival" or "competitor" in English. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as a rival or competitor in some aspect of their life, such as in a profession, sport, or personal rivalry. The name Rival may have been given to individuals who displayed a competitive nature or were involved in competitive activities.
The surname Rival is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rival 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 Rival is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rival in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rival using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.