Riff (surname)

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Riff is a German language surname.[1] It stems from a reduced form of the male given name Ricfried. Notable people with the name include:

  • Emma Riff (2000), French modern pentathlete
  • Sepp Riff (1928–2000), Austrian cinematographer

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Riff Surname Definition:". forebears.io. Retrieved 2022-03-02. Approximately 2,620 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: France; Highest density in: France. (German) Descendant of Rifo, a pet form of Ricfrid (rule, peace).