About Rilley
The surname Rilley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Raghallach." The name Raghallach itself is believed to have originated from the Old Norse name Ragnvaldr, which combines the elements "ragn" meaning "counsel" and "valdr" meaning "ruler." Over time, the name Rilley has undergone various spelling variations, including Riley, Reilly, and O'Reilly. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a particular ancestor named Raghallach or Ragnvaldr.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rilley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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