Rissle

Occupational

Meaning

One who makes or works with small ropes or twine.

Etymology

Possibly derived from German 'Rissel' or a diminutive form related to rope-making or twisting. The exact etymology is uncertain and may relate to an occupational craft.

About the Rissle Surname

Rissle is an uncommon German surname with probable occupational origins. The name remains relatively rare with limited historical documentation.

Distribution

Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities.

People with the Rissle Surname