TheNameDBRind
OccupationalMeaning
Bark or outer covering; possibly indicating a tanner or leather worker.
Etymology
From Old English or Middle English 'rind' (bark/skin). The surname may derive from an occupational context related to leather or bark processing.
About the Rind Surname
An occupational or descriptive surname possibly related to leather or bark work. The name has historical documentation in colonial American records.
Distribution
Found in England and Scotland, with some presence in English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
William Rind (colonial printer), Letitia Rind (colonial printer)