Rotafel

Meaning

A surname possibly combining 'rot' (red) with 'apfel' (apple), or derived from a place name.

Etymology

The surname may derive from German 'rot' (red) and 'apfel' (apple), suggesting a descriptive or occupational origin, or it may be derived from a specific geographical location. The exact etymology remains uncertain.

About the Rotafel Surname

An obscure Jewish surname with uncertain etymology, possibly combining German elements for color and fruit or derived from a place name. The surname likely originated in Central European Jewish communities.

Distribution

Found among Jewish populations in Central Europe, with modern presence in Israel and North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation; obscure surname.

People with the Rotafel Surname