About Reiver
The surname Reiver is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "reive," meaning to rob or plunder. Reiver was a term used to describe the border raiders who operated along the Anglo-Scottish border during the medieval period. The surname Reiver likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in such activities or as a descriptive name for someone who lived in an area frequented by these raiders.
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