About Rio
The surname Rio is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and has multiple meanings. In Spanish, it means "river," derived from the Latin word "rivus." In Portuguese, it can mean "river" as well, but it can also refer to a small stream or brook. The surname Rio is often associated with families who lived near or had a connection to rivers or bodies of water.
The surname Rio is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rio 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 Rio is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rio in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rio using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.