Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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Ruesink
The surname Ruesink is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Rues, which is a short form of Rudolf or Ruerd. The suffix "-ink" is a common diminutive in Dutch surnames, indicating "son...
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Ruess
The surname Ruess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruhs," meaning "quiet" or "calm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a ca...
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Ruest
The surname Ruest is of French origin and is derived from the word "rue," meaning "street" in French. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a ...
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Rueter
The surname Rueter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruoter," meaning "counselor" or "adviser." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who he...
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Rueth
The surname Rueth is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rudolf, which means "fame-wolf" or "famous wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to iden...
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Ruether
The surname Ruether is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rute," meaning "rod" or "stick." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who ma...
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Ruetsch
The surname Ruetsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rutsch," meaning "to slide" or "to slip." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was k...
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Ruetten
The surname Ruetten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rute," meaning "rod" or "stick." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who carried or u...
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Ruettgers
The surname Ruettgers is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rüdiger, which means "famous spear" or "renowned warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally...
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Ruettiger
The surname Ruettiger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rüdiger, which is composed of the elements "ruod," meaning "fame," and "ger," meaning "spear." Therefore, the meaning of...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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