Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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Roam
The surname Roam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rom," meaning "to roam" or "to wander." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for ...
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Roan
The surname Roan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning "red." It is a descriptive surname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name Roan is al...
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Roane
The surname Roane is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ruadháin, meaning "descendant of Ruadhán." The name Ruadhán is derived from the word "ruadh," which means "red-haired" or "re...
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Roanhorse
The surname Roanhorse is of Native American origin, specifically from the Navajo tribe. It is derived from the Navajo word "łóóhóó" which means "roan horse." The name likely originated as a descriptiv...
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Roar
The surname Roar is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ráða," meaning "to advise" or "to counsel." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identi...
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Roark
The surname Roark is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ruairc, meaning "descendant of Ruarc." Ruarc is a personal name derived from the Old Norse name Hróðgeirr, composed of the el...
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Roarke
The surname Roarke is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ruairc, meaning "descendant of Ruarc." Ruarc is a personal name derived from the Old Norse name Hróðrekr, which combines the...
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Roarty
The surname Roarty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Ruairc," meaning "descendant of Ruarc." Ruarc is an ancient personal name of uncertain meaning, but it is believed to have ...
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Roary
The surname Roary is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ruairc, meaning "descendant of Ruarc." Ruarc is an ancient personal name that is believed to have originated from the Old Nor...
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Roat
The surname Roat is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Rodoald, which itself is composed of the elements "hrod," meaning "renown," and "wald," meaning "rule." Therefore, the meani...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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