About the Rüdel Surname

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Riedel surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

What Rüdel means

Families named Rüdel share their surname's story with Riedel, of which it is a variant. Name scholars give the meaning as “Dweller by a clearing, or from Rüdiger”.

A variant of Riedel

Rüdel is listed among the recognised spellings of Riedel. Related forms: Riedl and Riedle.

Research your Rüdel family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.