Rip (surname)

Rip is a surname of Germanic origin, and possibly of Dutch extraction. It may derive from a shortened form of a Germanic personal name beginning with the element rīc, meaning "power" or "rule". Alternatively, it could be topographical, referring to someone who lived near a strip of land (Dutch rip).

The surname is relatively uncommon, and is found in various countries including the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Famous or notable people with the surname Rip include:

• Marius Rip (born 1994), a Romanian football player.

The name may also be encountered in literature, most famously in Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle". While Rip Van Winkle is a fictional character, his name has contributed to the surname's recognition and cultural associations, though it's important to note that the story does not explicitly explain the origin or meaning of the surname within the narrative.