TheNameDBRiney
OtherMeaning
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
Found primarily in the United States and Scotland, with concentrations in Appalachian regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers; primarily genealogical records.