TheNameDBRiddell
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of names related to 'riddle' or a topographic feature.
Etymology
May stem from Middle English 'riddle' (a sieve or a puzzle) or from a Scottish place name. The exact etymology is uncertain but likely topographic or occupational.
About the Riddell Surname
A Scottish or English surname with probable topographic or occupational origins. The name appears in Scottish genealogical records with moderate frequency.
Distribution
Found primarily in Scotland and England, with distribution in English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown