| ![Show Contents]() Riopel Surname History
Etymology of RiopelWhat does the name Riopel mean? The family name Riopel is classified as being of habitation origin. The surname Riopel originally referred to a person living by or near a "flat" river. The name "Riopel" is composed of two elements, "Rio-" which means "river" and "pelle" which is derived from the French element "pell(e)" meaning "flat." Thus, the original bearer of the name lived by or held land near a river running through flat land. Early Origins of the Riopel familyThe surname Riopel was first found in the eastern region of Lorraine, where the family held ancient titles and land. Early History of the Riopel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Riopel research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Riopel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Riopel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Riopelle, Reopelle, Rehaupal and others. Early Notables of the Riopel family- the Riopelle family of Lorraine
Riopel RankingQuebec, Canada, the name Riopel is the 605th most popular surname. 1
| Riopel migration to the United States | + |
Riopel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John Riopel, aged 66, who settled in Rockford, Ill., in 1913
| Riopel migration to Canada | + |
Riopel Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Pierre Riopel, son of Pierre and Marguerite, who married Marie Julien, daughter of Jean and Madeleine, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 4th November 1687 2
Riopel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Pierre Riopel, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Marie-Anne Maheu, daughter of Pierre and Jeanne, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 21st February 1718 2
- Louis Riopel, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Ursule Vesina, daughter of Pierre and Jeanne, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 17th October 1718 2
- Nicolas Riopel, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Marguerite Garnaud, daughter of Louis and Marie-Anne, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 12th May 1721 2
- Pierre Riopel, son of Louis and Ursule, who married Marguerite Masson, daughter of Jean-François and Louise, in Saint-Augustin, Quebec on 23rd August 1745 2
- Pierre Riopel, son of Pierre and Marie-Anne, who married Marie-Anne Bélanger, daughter of Louis and Anne, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 30th September 1748 2
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Riopel (post 1700) | + |
- Louis-Joseph Riopel (1841-1915), Canadian lawyer, notary and political figure in Quebec
- Nicola Riopel (b. 1989), Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender
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