About Riou
The surname Riou is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "riu," meaning "river." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a river or had a connection to a river. The name Riou is fairly common in France and can be found in various regions throughout the country.
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The surname Riou is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riou 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 Riou is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Riou in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riou using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.