Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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Rethmeier
The surname Rethmeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Reth," which is a short form of the given name Gerhard, and "meier," meaning "mayor" or "steward." There...
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Rethwisch
The surname Rethwisch is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reth," meaning "counsel" or "advice," and "wisch," meaning "meadow" or "marsh." Therefore, the meaning o...
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Retic
The surname Retic is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "retic," meaning "to reckon" or "to calculate." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who ...
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Retiz
The surname Retiz is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "retiz," which means "a small piece of land." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone ...
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Retka
The surname Retka is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "retka," meaning "thin" or "slender." It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals who were physically thin or s...
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Retkowski
The surname Retkowski is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Retyk, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Radosław. The name Radosław is composed of the Slavic elements "rad...
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Reto
The surname Reto is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Reto," which itself is derived from the Latin name "Rhetus." The name is believed to have originated from the ancient Roman...
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Retrum
The surname Retrum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "retter" or "retterin," meaning "rescuer" or "savior." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who ...
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Rett
The surname Rett is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ret," meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was wise or...
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Retta
The surname Retta is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Reto," which itself is a short form of the name "Ermete." The name Ermete is the Italian equivalent of the Greek name Herm...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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