Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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Roerick
The surname Roerick is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Roderick, which itself is composed of the elements "hrod" meaning "renown" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "king." Therefore,...
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Roerig
The surname Roerig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "röric," meaning "famous ruler" or "renowned leader." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was original...
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Roering
The surname Roering is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Roerink, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Roelof. The name Roelof is composed of the elements "rod" meaning "f...
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Roers
The surname Roers is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Ror, which is a short form of the name Rudolf. The name Rudolf itself is composed of the Germanic elements "hruod" meaning "...
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Roes
The surname Roes is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Roel, which is a short form of the name Roeland. Roeland is a Dutch form of the Germanic name Roland, meaning "famous land" or "r...
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Roesch
The surname Roesch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ros," meaning "horse." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked with horses...
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Roeschlein
The surname Roeschlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rösch," meaning "red" or "ruddy," and the diminutive suffix "-lein," meaning "little." Therefore, the surnam...
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Roese
The surname Roese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "roese," meaning "rose." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a rose bush or a place with r...
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Roesel
The surname Roesel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rosel," meaning "little rose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a rosy complexio...
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Roeseler
The surname Roeseler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rosel," meaning "little horse." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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