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Etymology of Rimmel

What does the name Rimmel mean?

The Rimmel surname comes from the Old French "ramel," in turn from the Latin "ramus," meaning "a branch;" as such it may have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a wooded area. It has also been suggested that the name was of nickname origins for someone who had a connection with Palm Sunday (dimanche des rameaux).

Early Origins of the Rimmel family

The surname Rimmel was first found in Languedoc where this celebrated family held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Rimmel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rimmel research. Another 442 words (32 lines of text) covering the years 1365, 1470, 1577, 1586, 1673, 1692, 1766, 1768, 1791, 1792, 1815, 1819 and 1829 are included under the topic Early Rimmel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rimmel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ramel, Ramelle, Ramels, Ramelles, Rammel, Rammelle, Rammels, Rammelles, Rauml, Raumel, Raumels, Raumelle, Raumelles, La Ramuel and many more.

Early Notables of the Rimmel family

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Rimmel migration to the United States +



Rimmel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Georg Philip Rimmel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
  • Jacob Rimmel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
  • Ludwig Rimmel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
  • Nicklaus Rimmel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
  • Fred Rimmel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1767 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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