About Raid
The surname Raid is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "raed," meaning counsel or advice. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was wise or knowledgeable, or possibly as a metonymic occupational name for an advisor or counselor. The name Raid has variations such as Raed and Reed, and it is relatively rare today.
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The surname Raid is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raid based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Raid is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Raid in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Raid using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.