The distinguished German surname Riefstahl is derived from the Germanic personal name "Rief," which is itself a diminutive of the name "Rudolf." The surname means "son of Rief," and became a hereditary family name during the Middle Ages.
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Early Origins of the Riefstahl family
The surname Riefstahl was first found in Berne, Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
Early History of the Riefstahl family
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Riefstahl Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rieffer, Reiffer, Reiffern, Rieffern, Riefern, Riefer and many more.
Early Notables of the Riefstahl family
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Migration of the Riefstahl family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abraham Reiff, who came to Pennsylvania in 1748; David Rief, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1753; Matthias Arnold Rieffer, who was on record in North America in 1768.
