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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The surname Reiver is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reiver based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Reiver in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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