Surnames Starting with R

RALSTON

RAWSON

REAVIS

REBER

REES

REESE

REQUA

REYBURN

A surname derived from a Scottish place name, possibly referring to a burn (stre...

RHINEHART

RICKENBACHER

A surname derived from a German place name, possibly referring to a settlement o...

RICKERT

A surname derived from the German personal name Rickert, a variant of Richard, m...

RICKETTS

A surname derived from the personal name Rick or Richard, with the possessive or...

RIDDICK

RIGGS

RISING

Derived from a place name or descriptive term relating to rising or ascending.

RITTER

RIXEY

Possibly derived from a place name or personal name element.

ROSE

ROSENBAUM

Rose tree; derived from German 'Rosen' (roses) and 'Baum' (tree).

ROSENGARTEN

Rose garden; derived from German 'Rosen' (roses) and 'Garten' (garden).

ROTHWELL

A place name derived from Old English 'roth' (rough) and 'well' (spring or strea...

ROUSE

RUCKER

One who makes or deals with rucksacks or packs; possibly derived from 'Rucken' (...

RUSH

Rabbit

Derived from the animal name, possibly indicating a person who hunted rabbits or...

Rabes

Possibly derived from a personal name or occupational term; etymology uncertain.

Rabinoff

Derived from 'Rabin' (rabbi) with the Slavic suffix '-off' indicating 'of' or 'b...

Racker

One who racks or stretches cloth; an occupational surname.

Radcliff

Derived from a place name indicating a red cliff or steep bank.

Radcliffe

Radick

Possibly derived from a Slavic personal name or occupational term.

Radiff

Variant of Radcliff, indicating a red cliff or steep bank.

Radoff

Possibly derived from a Slavic personal name with the suffix '-off' indicating p...

Raffetto

Possibly derived from an Italian personal name or occupational term; etymology u...

Ragusin

A person from Ragusa, a city in Sicily.

Railey

A person who lived near a rail or fence, or worked with rails.

Rainey

Raisa

A woman of high status or a leader.

Rajamaitri

Rajpipla

A ruler or prince from Rajpipla, a historical state in Gujarat.

Raker

A person who uses a rake, typically in agriculture or gardening.

Ralinarrcius

Etymology and meaning are unclear; possibly a variant or corrupted form of anoth...

Ralph

Ramey

A person from Ramsey, a place name found in England and Scotland.

Ramirez

Son of Ramiro, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'spear'.

Ramsay

A person from Ramsay, a place meaning 'wild garlic island' or 'raven island.'

Ramsey

Ramseyer

A person from Ramsen or a variant of Ramsey with the German agent suffix.

Ramsley

A person from Ramsley, a place characterized by wild garlic or rams.

Ramspeck

A person with a prominent or distinctive nose, or from a place named Ramspeck.

Rand

A person who lived on the edge or border of a settlement, or a variant of Randol...

Randall

Randell

A person named Randolph or a diminutive form of Rand.

Randolpf

A person descended from Randolph, a name meaning 'shield wolf.'

Randolph

Raney

A person from a place with a name derived from 'rain' or a variant of Rainey.

Ranger

A person who patrols or guards a forest, park, or territory.

Rankin

Ransdell

Ransier

One who holds or manages ransoms, or derived from the personal name Rainier.

Ransley

One who dwells at a raven's clearing or meadow.

Ransom

Rapeer

One who makes or sells rope, or a rope-maker.

Rappaport

One from Rappolz or a resident of a place with a similar name.

Rasenbaum

One who dwells near a lawn or grass-covered area.

Raskob

Possibly derived from a place name or occupational term, though the exact etymol...

Rasmussen

Rastall

One who dwells at a place where rats are found or a rat-infested location.

Rathbone

Rathmann

One who dwells at or near a council house or administrative building.

Ratner

One who advises or counsels, or a council member.

Rauch

Raum

Raven

One who resembles a raven or dwells where ravens are found.

Rawling

Descendant of Rawl or Ralph, a diminutive form of the personal name.

Rawlins

Rawlinson

Son of Rawlin, a diminutive form of Ralph.

Rawls

Plural or possessive form of Rawl, derived from the personal name Ralph.

Ray

Rayburn

Raymond

Rayner

One who advises or counsels, derived from the personal name Rayner.

Raynor

One who advises or counsels, derived from the personal name Raynor.

Razetti

Derived from a diminutive form related to 'razza' (race or breed).

Razon

Derived from the Spanish word 'razón,' meaning reason or account.

Rea

Read

Reading

Derived from the town of Reading in Berkshire, England, or from Old English 'Rea...

Reagan

Ream

Derived from Old English 'ream,' meaning cream, or from a topographic feature li...

Reames

A patronymic or plural form derived from Ream, meaning 'son of Ream' or 'people ...

Reating

Possibly derived from Old English elements relating to a place or family group.

Recinos

Rector

Derived from the Latin 'rector,' meaning ruler or director, referring to a paris...

Redd

Derived from Old English 'read' or 'redd,' meaning red, likely referring to hair...

Reddin

Possibly derived from a diminutive of Redd, or from Irish 'Ó Riadáin,' meaning...

Redfield

Redmond

Derived from the Irish 'Ó Riagáin' or 'Ó Riadáin,' meaning descendant of Ria...

Reece

Reed

Son of Reed, derived from the Old English name meaning 'red-haired' or 'ruddy'.

Reeve

Derived from the Old English 'gerefa' or 'reeve,' meaning a local official or ba...

Reeves

Regan

Descendant of Riagán, derived from the Gaelic 'ríg' (king) and the diminutive ...

Regar

The meaning is uncertain; possibly related to 'regard' or a Germanic personal na...

Reichelderfer

Reid

Reighly

Possibly derived from a topographic feature or personal name, with uncertain ety...

Reilly

Reily

Reiman

Derived from the Germanic personal name Reginmann or from Yiddish elements, poss...

Reinarlz

The meaning is uncertain and cannot be reliably determined.

Reinberg

Mountain or hill associated with Rein, a personal name or place element.

Reinecke

Little Rein, a diminutive form of the personal name Reinhard or Rein.

Reinhardt

Reintzel

Possibly a diminutive or variant form related to Rein or Reinhold with a regiona...

Reis

Reisinger

Reisner

One who travels or journeys, derived from the word for traveler or rider.

Reitano

One who rides or a rider, derived from the Italian verb reitare or related to eq...

Remey

Possibly derived from a place name or a personal name element in French.

Remington

Settlement or estate of the Remi people or associated with a place called Reming...

Remon

Possibly derived from a personal name or place name in Iberian Peninsula.

Remus

From the Roman mythological figure Remus, co-founder of Rome, or derived from th...

Rena

Joy or rejoicing, derived from the Hebrew word for singing or joyfulness.

Renard

Fox, derived from the Old French word for the animal.

Renaud

Counsel-power, from Germanic 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (power).

Renault

Fox or derived from the personal name Renaud, which relates to the fox.

Rerenger

Possibly derived from a personal name or place name in medieval England.

Reshevsky

Derived from a place name or personal name in Eastern Europe, possibly related t...

Resnick

Derived from a place name, possibly related to a location in Eastern Europe with...

Rether

One who clears or prepares land, or a variant of names related to reeds or marsh...

Rethers

Plural or possessive form indicating multiple people with the Rether occupation ...

Reuse

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of names related to clearing or ...

Reuther

One who clears land or works with reeds, or a resident of a place called Reuth.

Revels

One who participates in revelry or festivities, or possibly derived from a place...

Revere

One who is revered or respected, or derived from the verb meaning to show revere...

Reynolds

Son of Reynold, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'counsel ruler'.

Rhee

A Korean surname, possibly related to the concept of 'ri' (village) or other Kor...

Rheinbaben

Rhett

Rhoads

Rhodes

Riano

Riboulet

Possibly derived from a diminutive form related to ribbons or a small stream.

Ricci

Curly-haired person.

Rice

Rich

A descriptive surname referring to someone who was wealthy, powerful, or of high...

Richard

Brave ruler, from Germanic 'ric' (ruler) and 'hard' (brave).

Richards

Richardson

Richberg

Richey

Richling

Possibly a diminutive form related to 'rich' (powerful) or a topographic name.

Richmond

Richter

A judge or person who administers justice.

Rickard

Rickenbacker

Rickets

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of occupational names related to...

Rickey

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of names related to 'rick' (hay ...

Ricoy

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of names related to 'rico' (rich...

Riddel

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of names related to 'riddle' or ...

Riddell

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of names related to 'riddle' or ...

Riddle

Riddleberger

A resident of a place called Riddleberg or a topographic name related to a ridge...

Ridenhour

Dweller on a ridge or elevated land.

Rider

One who rides horses, particularly a mounted warrior or messenger.

Ridge

A surname derived from residence near or on a ridge, a long narrow elevation of ...

Ridgeway

A path or road that runs along a ridge or elevated terrain.

Ridgley

A clearing or meadow situated on a ridge.

Ridgway

A path or road running along a ridge.

Ridley

A clearing or meadow on a ridge.

Ridsdale

A valley or dale associated with a ridge or elevated area.

Riesse

A giant or tall person.

Rifenberick

Uncertain; possibly related to 'Rife' (abundance) or a place name.

Riffe

Rigor

Strictness, severity, or stiffness.

Riley

Rimsky-Korsakov

Likely derived from 'Rimsk' (a place) with 'Korsakov' indicating a secondary pla...

Rincones

Corners or angles; plural of rincón.

Rind

Bark or outer covering; possibly indicating a tanner or leather worker.

Rinehart

A warrior with a pure or strong heart.

Riney

Uncertain; possibly derived from a place name or personal name.

Ringling

One who dwells in a ring-shaped settlement or clearing.

Riordan

Ripley

One who dwells in a clearing where strips of land are cultivated.

Ripp

One who tears or rips, or a variant of a personal name.

Rippman

Rish

One who dwells among rushes or marshy vegetation.

Risk

One who dwells on a promontory or rocky outcrop.

Risopatron

One who laughs or smiles, combined with a patron or protector element.

Rissle

One who makes or works with small ropes or twine.

Ritchie

Riter

Rittenhouse

A house where bark is stripped or processed, or a dwelling associated with the R...

Rittmen

Men who ride or are associated with riding, or followers of a knight.

Rivadavia

One who dwells by the river valley or river passage.

Rivas

River

One who dwells by or near a river.

Rivera

Derived from the Spanish word for 'river bank' or 'riverbank', referring to some...

Rivers

Riviere

One who dwells by a river or stream.

Riviero

One who dwells by a river or coastal area.

Roach

Roache

One with a reddish complexion or derived from a personal name.

Robb

Robbins

Robe

One who makes or sells robes, or one who wears robes.

Robert

Bright fame, from Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright).

Roberts

Son of Robert, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'bright fame'.

Robertshaw

A compound surname combining the personal name Robert with 'shaw', meaning a thi...

Robertson

The son of Robert, a name meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous warrior' in Germanic.

Robeson

Son of Robert, derived from the patronymic suffix '-son'.

Robey

Robie

A diminutive or variant form of the name Robert.

Robin

Bright fame, from Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright).

Robins

Plural or possessive form indicating 'of Robin' or 'son of Robin'.

Robinson

Robsion

Son of Robson, or a variant spelling of Robson, indicating descent from Robert.

Rochard

Derived from the Germanic personal name Richard, meaning 'brave ruler'.

Roche

Derived from 'roche', the French word for rock or stone, indicating a rocky plac...

Rochel

Possibly derived from 'roche' (rock) with a diminutive suffix, or from the Hebre...

Rochester

A locational surname derived from Rochester, a city in Kent, England.

Rock

Rockefeller

Rockefeller Jr.

Rocklin

Possibly derived from a place name or a diminutive form related to 'rock'.

Rodenberg

Rodgers

Rodman

Occupational surname for a man who carried a rod, or a variant of 'Rothman'.

Rodrigues

Son of Rodrigo, derived from the patronymic suffix '-es' or '-ez'.

Rodriguez

Son of Rodrigo, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'power'.

Roe

Roebling

Roeder

Occupational surname for a person who made or used wheels, or derived from the w...

Roemmele

Possibly a diminutive form derived from a Germanic personal name or occupational...

Roewer

Occupational surname for a person who rowed or made oars, derived from 'Ruder' (...

Roffe

A surname derived from the Old Norse personal name Hrólfr, meaning 'famous wolf...

Rogers

Son of Roger, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'famous spear'.

Rogge

A surname derived from the Middle Low German word 'rogge', meaning rye, likely i...

Rogotz

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Slavic roots related to hor...

Rohine

The meaning is unclear; it may derive from Germanic or French roots, but the exa...

Rojas

Rolan

A surname derived from the Germanic personal name Roland, meaning 'famous land' ...

Roland

Rolfe

A surname derived from the Old Norse personal name Hrólfr, meaning 'famous wolf...

Roller

An occupational surname referring to someone who operates a roller or works with...

Rollins

Rolph

Roman

Romania

A surname derived from Romania, the country, likely indicating someone from that...

Romano

Roman or from Rome.

Romero

Derived from the Spanish word for 'rosemary' or 'pilgrim', referring to someone ...

Romeyn

A surname derived from the personal name Romain or Roman, indicating 'of Roman d...

Romjue

Romney

A surname derived from Romney Marsh in Kent, England, indicating someone from th...

Ronconi

A surname derived from the Italian word 'ronco', meaning a clearing or piece of ...

Rondeau

A surname derived from the Old French word 'rond', meaning round, likely indicat...

Rooks

A surname derived from the bird 'rook', likely indicating someone who lived near...

Roop

Roosevelt

Roosevelt Longworth

A compound surname combining Roosevelt (from Dutch 'rooseveld', meaning rose fie...

Root

Ropen

The meaning is unclear; it may derive from Germanic or Scandinavian roots, but t...

Roper

Roseberry

A place name derived from a berry-producing rose plant or a settlement associate...

Rosecrans

A surname possibly derived from 'rose' combined with a Dutch or Germanic element...

Rosedale

A place name referring to a valley or dale where roses grow or are cultivated.

Rosen

A surname derived from the German word 'rose' (the flower), often adopted as a s...

Rosenbloom

Rosenblum

A surname combining 'rose' with 'blum' (flower), literally meaning 'rose flower'...

Rosenfelt

A surname combining 'rose' with 'feld' (field), indicating a field of roses or r...

Rosenwald

A surname combining 'rose' with 'wald' (forest), indicating a forest of roses or...

Ross

Rossby

A surname derived from a Swedish place name, possibly combining 'ros' (praise) o...

Rossdale

A place name derived from 'ross' (a promontory or wooded area) and 'dale' (a val...

Rossell

Rossi

Red or red-haired person.

Rossiter

A surname derived from 'ross' (a promontory or wooded area) combined with a suff...

Rosso

A surname derived from the Italian word 'rosso' meaning 'red,' likely referring ...

Rostron

Rotafel

A surname possibly combining 'rot' (red) with 'apfel' (apple), or derived from a...

Roth

Rothbone

A surname possibly derived from a place name or combining 'roth' (a clearing) wi...

Rothermel

A surname possibly derived from a place name or combining 'rother' (red) with 'm...

Rothrock

A surname possibly derived from 'roth' (red) combined with 'rock' (a rock or sto...

Rotinson

Son of Rotin or a similar given name.

Rouge

Red or a person with red hair or complexion.

Roundaltzoff

Possibly derived from a Slavic personal name with a diminutive or patronymic suf...

Rousseau

Red-haired or ruddy-complexioned person.

Roussos

Red-haired or ruddy-complexioned person.

Routzahn

Possibly derived from a German personal name or occupational term.

Roux

Red or reddish, from Old French 'roux'.

Rover

A wanderer, vagrant, or someone who roams.

Rowan

Red-haired person or derived from the rowan tree.

Rowcliff

Rowe

Rowell

Rowland

Rowley

Dweller at a rough or overgrown clearing.

Rownd

Roxas

Possibly derived from a place name or personal name.

Roy

King or a royal person.

Royal

Of or relating to royalty or a royal person.

Royce

Son of Roy or derived from a royal person.

Royden

Royster

A boisterous or riotous person.

Rubens

Son of Ruben or derived from the given name Ruben.

Rubin

Rubinson

Son of Rubin, derived from the Hebrew name Reuben meaning 'behold, a son.'

Rubinstein

Stone of Rubin, combining the given name Rubin with the German word 'stein' mean...

Rublee

Possibly derived from a diminutive form related to 'ruble' or a variant of 'Rube...

Ruckner

One who makes or deals with rucksacks or packs, derived from the German word 'Ru...

Rudbill

Possibly derived from Old English elements meaning 'red' and 'bill' (a type of w...

Ruddy

Having a ruddy or reddish complexion, derived from the Old English word 'rud' me...

Rudolph

Ruel

Possibly derived from the Hebrew name Ruel or the French word 'ruelle' meaning a...

Ruffin

Ruggles

Rugsley

Possibly derived from a place name combining Old English elements, though the ex...

Ruhe

Ruhlen

Possibly derived from the German word 'Ruhe' meaning rest or peace, with the suf...

Ruijs de Beerenbrouck

A Dutch noble surname combining 'Ruijs' with 'de Beerenbrouck,' referring to a p...

Ruiz

Son of Ruy, derived from the Germanic name Roderic meaning 'famous power'.

Rule

Possibly derived from the Old French word 'rule' or from a place name, or indica...

Rumbaugh

Possibly derived from German or Dutch elements, though the exact meaning is unce...

Rumely

Rumsey

Derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'Rum's island' or 'the island of a p...

Runkle

Possibly derived from German elements meaning 'wrinkle' or 'crease,' or from a p...

Runyon

Possibly derived from a place name or personal name combined with Old English el...

Rupley

Possibly derived from a place name or occupational term related to rope-making o...

Ruppert

A person named Rupert, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'bright...

Rusk

Russel

A person with red or reddish-brown hair or complexion.

Russell

Son of Russell, derived from the Old French name meaning 'red-haired' or 'russet...

Russett

A person with reddish-brown coloring, or possibly related to a type of russet ap...

Russo

Red or red-haired person.

Rust

Possibly derived from a place name, or indicating someone who worked with metal ...

Rustem

A legendary hero or warrior, derived from Persian mythology.

Rustgard

Possibly 'rust' (rest) combined with 'gard' (enclosure/yard), suggesting a resti...

Rustling

Possibly derived from a place name or an occupational term related to rustling s...

Rutan

Possibly derived from a place name or a personal name, with uncertain etymology.

Ruth

Rutherford

Rutledge

Rutter

A person who makes or sells ruts, or possibly a boatman or helmsman.

Ryan

Descendant of Rian, derived from the Gaelic 'rian' meaning 'king' or possibly 'l...

Ryder

A person who rides, particularly a mounted warrior, messenger, or someone who tr...

Rydz-Smigly

A compound Polish surname combining 'Rydz' with 'Smigly', likely indicating a no...

Ryeschenski

Possibly derived from a place name or personal name with Slavic origins, with un...

Ryfarske

Possibly derived from a place name or occupational term with uncertain meaning.

Rymex

Etymology and meaning are uncertain; possibly a modern surname or variant.

Ryon

Derived from the Old English personal name Rīan or a variant of Ryan.

Rzeschewski

A Polish surname likely derived from a place name or personal name with the suff...