Rudel

Rudel Meaning & Origin

About Rudel
The surname Rudel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rüdel," meaning "little red one" or "little red-haired." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Rudel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rudel: 289
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,122
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrudəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rudel in Braille

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

The name Rudel in braille

How to sign the name Rudel using Sign Language

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

The name Rudel in sign language

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