Surname Rydel - Meaning and Origin

Rydel: What does the surname Rydel mean?

The last name Rydel is of Danish origin, and is derived from the personal given name Ryd, from the Old Danish “ryd” which means ‘clear’, or ‘open’. It also may have been derived from the Old Norse rydja, which means ‘to row’. Originally the Rydel name was spelled Rydele in the early 16th century.

The name is thought to date back to the Middle Ages, when people mostly used patronymic surnames. These were names created from the father’s given name, combined with a prefix or suffix often indicating patronage of the family by a significant authority figure such as a local noble, or prestigious person.

Historically, the Rydel surname appears to have been mostly common among Danish and German-speaking people, though it is found in other countries as well. In Denmark, the surname is common in the area of Jutland, which is an area of land that forms most of the national border between the two countries.

Rydel is a very rare surname in the United States today, but according to records it was first established there in the early 19th century. It is also relatively uncommon in other parts of the world.

For people who carry the Rydel surname, its connection to something as old and as Germanic as the original Danish root word “ryd” makes them part of a rich heritage of a bygone era. It also gives them a unique connection to the distant past, reminding them of the importance of staying connected to their historical roots.

Rydel: Where does the name Rydel come from?

The last name Rydel is most commonly associated with areas of Germany, especially near the Rhine river area. It is also found in Belgium and is quite common in the north-western region of the Netherlands. There are a few occurrences of the name in the United States, but less so in the UK.

In Germany, the name Rydel can be traced to the Rhineland, specifically the area from the Dutch border in the north to Basel in the south. Records show that the earliest known person with the name was a councillor to the Count of Virneburg in the early 17th century. It is thought that the name has its origins in the French ‘rivière’ meaning ‘river’ due to its location near or on the banks of the Rhine.

The name is still common in the Rhineland today, especially around Bonn and Cologne. It is also still found in the Netherlands, especially in the north and east of the country. There are also people in the United States who can trace their last name back to this part of Europe although the genealogy records are not as complete and often difficult to trace.

In short, the last name Rydel is most commonly associated with parts of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, although there are a few occurrences of the name in the United States.

Variations of the surname Rydel

The variants, spellings and surnames of the same origin for the surname Rydel include Ryddel, Riedel, Riedl, Rydell, Riddell, Ridle, Riddle, Riddel, Ridler, Reidler, Reidiller, Riedler, Riedller, Readler, Readiller, Readdler, Readdiller, Redler, Reddler, Reddiller, Reidel, Reydel, Rhydel, Rhiedel, Rhiedl, Rhydell, Rrhiddell, Rriddle, Rrhiddel, Rridler, Rreidler, Rreidiller, Rriedler, Rriedller, Rreadler, Rreadiller, Rreaddler, Rreaddiller, Rredler, Rreddler, Rreddiller and Rheydele.

The surname Rydel is of Germanic origin and is derived from the German word 'ried' which means 'clearing in the woods'. This surname has traditionally been used in areas of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is also common among German-American families. In some parts of Germany the spelling 'Rudel' is also used.

The modern day variants of Rydel are mainly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. These variants are often used by those of German descent whose families immigrated to the Americas. It is also seen among those who have adopted an Anglicized form of the original Germanic spelling.

Famous people with the name Rydel

• Rydel Lynch: Actress, singer and, dancer who is part of the musical group “R5” alongside her siblings.
• Ellington Ratliff: American actor, singer, and musician who is also a member of the band “R5”.
• Rocky Lynch: American singer, songwriter, and musician who is the lead guitarist of the band “R5”.
• Ross Lynch: American singer, songwriter, actor, and musician who is famous for his work on the Disney Channel series “Austin & Ally” and the Disney Channel Original Movie “Teen Beach Movie”.
• Ryland Lynch: American actor, musician & DJ, he is the youngest member of the band “R5”.
• Rydel Seiffer: American Youtuber and actress.
• Jake Rydell: former professional Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
• Casey Rydelek: American football player, who is a wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football league (CFL).
• Kash Rydel: American contemporary artist, painter and electric violinist.
• Nick Rydel: American bassist and composer.
• John Rydell: American musician, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter.

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