About Rumney
The surname Rumney is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the village of Rumney in Cardiff, Wales. The name is composed of the Old English elements "rum," meaning "wide" or "spacious," and "eg," meaning "island" or "piece of land." Therefore, the surname Rumney likely refers to someone who hailed from or lived near the wide or spacious island or piece of land.
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The surname Rumney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rumney 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 Rumney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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