Riney

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Meaning

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

Etymology

The etymology is obscure and may derive from a Scottish or English place name or a diminutive form of another surname. Documentation of the name's origin is limited.

About the Riney Surname

An obscure surname of uncertain origin found primarily in genealogical records. The name may have Scottish or English roots with unclear etymology.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in the United States and Scotland, with concentrations in Appalachian regions.

Riney Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Riney Surname