About Ryen
The surname Ryen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Rygnir," meaning "rain" or "rainy one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Rygnir. Over time, the name evolved into Ryen and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ryen can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian diaspora communities.
The surname Ryen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ryen 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 Ryen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ryen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ryen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.