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Riquelme Name Meaning

Spanish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + helm ‘helmet protection’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wilhelm, Requena, Riepe, Grieme, Raque, Ribble, Ringle, Miguel, Rule

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Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Riquelme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riquelme in 1968 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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