Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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Ryerson
The surname Ryerson is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Rijer, which means "rich" or "powerful." The suffix "son" indicates "son of," making Ryerson mean "son of Rijer." This surname...
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Ryes
The surname Ryes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ryes," meaning "brushwood" or "thicket." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in an ...
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Ryf
The surname Ryf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rüfe," meaning "call" or "summons." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for...
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Ryff
The surname Ryff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rüf" or "rüffe," meaning "rough" or "rugged." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a...
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Ryg
The surname Ryg is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hruggr," meaning "hump" or "ridge." It is a topographic surname typically given to someone who lived near or on a ridge o...
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Rygalski
The surname Rygalski is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "rygiel," meaning "bolt" or "bar." It is a surname that likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or m...
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Rygg
The surname Rygg is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ryggr," meaning "ridge" or "back." It is a topographic surname typically given to someone who lived near or on a ridge o...
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Rygh
The surname Rygh is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "rygr," meaning "ridge" or "crest." It is a locational surname typically associated with people who lived near or on a ri...
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Rygiel
The surname Rygiel is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "rygiel," which means "bolt" or "bar" in Polish. It is a topographic or occupational surname that likely originated from someone who...
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Ryhal
The surname Ryhal is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the personal name Rykhal, which itself is a variant of the name Rykhvald. The name Rykhal/Ryhal is believed to have originated from the Old...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'R'

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