Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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Ratke
The surname Ratke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rat," meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who pr...
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Ratkiewicz
The surname Ratkiewicz is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Ratko, which is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Ratimir. The name Ratimir is composed of the elements "rat," meani...
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Ratkovic
The surname Ratkovic is of Serbian origin and is derived from the personal name Ratko, which means "warrior" or "brave." The suffix "-vic" is a common Slavic patronymic ending, indicating "son of." Th...
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Ratkovich
The surname Ratkovich is of Croatian origin and is derived from the personal name Ratko, which means "warrior" or "brave." The suffix "-vich" indicates "son of," making Ratkovich mean "son of Ratko." ...
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Ratkowski
The surname Ratkowski is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Radek, which is a diminutive form of the name Radomir. The suffix "-ski" indicates a connection to a place or region, in...
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Ratledge
The surname Ratledge is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Ratledge" or "Ratledge Bridge." The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is ...
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Ratley
The surname Ratley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to a place called Ratley in Warwickshire, England. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words...
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Ratliff
The surname Ratliff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ragheleif," which means "counselor" or "advice-giver." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was or...
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Ratliffe
The surname Ratliffe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Rædwulf," meaning "counsel-wolf." The name was later combined with the Old English word "tun," meaning "enc...
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Ratnam
The surname Ratnam is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Tamil-speaking communities. It is derived from the Tamil word "ratna," meaning "jewel" or "gem," and the suffix "am," denoting respec...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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