Riedel Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Riedel last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Riedel last name
Meaning of the Riedel last name: dweller by a clearing, or from Rüdiger. Riedel is a German name with two roots: a dweller by a clearing in the forest, or a pet form of the personal name Rüdiger. It is common in Saxony, Silesia and Bohemia. A curious detail: the Riedel name became famous in the glassmaking world, where a family business has made fine glassware for many generations.
Arms associated with the Riedel name
German shields favour bold, simple designs that could be recognised from far away, a style of the tradition the Riedel name belongs to.
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Riedel name FAQ
What does the Riedel name mean?
Dweller by a clearing, or from Rüdiger. Common variants include Riedl, Rüdel, Riedle.
Where does the Riedel surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and the Czech Republic.
Is there a Riedel coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Riedel coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).