How common is the Rind surname?

There are approximately 2,500 people with the surname Rind in the United States.

Are there Rind soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 15 soldiers with the Rind surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Rind means "Bark or outer covering; possibly indicating a tanner or leather worker.". It is of English/Scottish origin.

Occupational

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

From Old English or Middle English 'rind' (bark/skin). The surname may derive from an occupational context related to leather or bark processing.

An occupational or descriptive surname possibly related to leather or bark work. The name has historical documentation in colonial American records.

Estimated 2,500 bearers in the United States #2,566 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and Scotland, with some presence in English-speaking countries.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

15 soldiers with the Rind surname found in Civil War records.

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