| ![Show Contents]() Riopel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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France
Germany
Early Origins of the Riopel familyThe surname Riopel was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Riopel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Riopel research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1601, 1790 and 1871 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: Ruppert, Rupprecht, Ruppert, Ruperecht, Ruprecht and many more. Early Notables of the Riopel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Riopel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Riopel RankingIn Quebec, Canada, the name Riopel is the 605th most popular surname. 1
| Riopel migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Riopel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John Riopel, aged 66, who settled in Rockford, Ill., in 1913
| Riopel migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 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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