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
- ^ "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).