Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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Reedy
The surname Reedy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Riada, meaning "descendant of Riada." Riada was a personal name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the word "riodhach...
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Reef
The surname Reef is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a reef, which refers to a ridge of rocks or sand at or near the surf...
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Reefe
The surname Reefe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "reof" or "reofe," meaning "rough" or "violent." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fi...
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Reefer
The surname Reefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reif," meaning "ripe" or "mature." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone invol...
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Reeg
The surname Reeg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rege," meaning "rain." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to rain, s...
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Reeger
The surname Reeger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reger," meaning "active" or "lively." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som...
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Reeh
The surname Reeh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riuwe" or "riuwa," meaning "peace" or "tranquility." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a peacefu...
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Reeher
The surname Reeher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riuwe," meaning "row" or "line." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone ...
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Reehl
The surname Reehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rehele," meaning "little deer." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had deer-like qua...
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Reek
The surname Reek is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "reek," which means "smoke" or "mist." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a smoky or misty ar...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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