About Raines
The surname Raines is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "rein," meaning "rein" or "strap." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold horse reins. Over time, the name Raines evolved into various spellings, including Raynes, Rains, and Rayns. Today, individuals with the surname Raines can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.
The surname Raines is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raines 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 Raines is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Raines in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Raines using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.