About Riego
The surname Riego is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "riego," which means "irrigation" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked with irrigation systems. The surname Riego may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone involved in the management or maintenance of irrigation systems.
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The surname Riego is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riego 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 Riego in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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