How common is the Riddleberger surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Riddleberger in the United States.

Are there Riddleberger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Riddleberger surname appear in Civil War records.

Riddleberger

Q: What does the surname Riddleberger mean?

The surname Riddleberger means "A resident of a place called Riddleberg or a topographic name related to a ridge or mountain.". It is of German origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A resident of a place called Riddleberg or a topographic name related to a ridge or mountain.

Etymology

Derived from a German place name combining 'Riddle' (possibly related to 'Riedel' meaning ridge) with 'berg' (mountain). The name is a typical German topographic surname.

About the Riddleberger Surname

A German topographic surname indicating residence near a ridge or mountain called Riddleberg. The name is rare in modern records and primarily found in German genealogical sources.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly in areas with the Riddleberg place name.

Riddleberger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Riddleberger Surname

Harrison Holt Riddleberger

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Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval German records
Estimated Bearers: 800

War Records

4 soldiers with the Riddleberger surname found in Civil War records.

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