RAIN
Rain
The English surname Rain is of medieval origins, deriving from the Old French personal name "Rein," ultimately of Germanic origin. The name is thought to have arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Rain is classified as a metonymic occupational name, which suggests that it was likely used to denote individuals who worked as vintners or tavern keepers.
The first recorded instance of the Rain surname can be dated back to the early 12th century in the English county of Devon. Over the centuries, variant spellings such as Raine and Rayne have emerged. The Rain family name has since been found in various regions across England and Wales.
Individuals bearing the surname Rain have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and academia. One prominent figure with the surname Rain was the English novelist Barry Rain, known for his works that explore the complexities of human relationships.
Today, the surname Rain continues to be prevalent, with individuals bearing the name residing not only in the United Kingdom but also across the globe. Additionally, variations such as Raine and Rayne are still in use, adding to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 346 people named Rain in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Rain.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Cameron
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Matthew
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Linda
- Lydia
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Mikki
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Susan
- Zahida
Similar and related surnames
- Arin
- Raan
- Raana
- Ragni
- Ragno
- Rahn
- Rahna
- Rahne
- Rahni
- Rai
- Raia
- Raina
- Raine
- Raines
- Rainey
- Raing
- Rainha
- Raini
- Rainie
- Rainis
- Rainney
- Rainnie
- Raino
- Rains
- Rainu
- Rainy
- Ran
- Rana
- Rand
- Rane
- Ranee
- Ranes
- Raney
- Rani
- Rania
- Ranie
- Ranis
- Rank
- Rann
- Ranna
- Ranne
- Ranni
- Rannie
- Ranno
- Rannou
- Ranns
- Ranny
- Rano
- Ranoe
- Ranoo
- Ranow
- Rans
- Ranu
- Rany
- Ranz
- Rayn
- Rayna
- Rayne
- Raynee
- Raynes
- Rayno
- Rayns
- Rean
- Reane
- Reanes
- Reano
- Reans
- Reany
- Reene
- Rehn
- Reign
- Rein
- Reina
- Reine
- Reines
- Reini
- Reino
- Reins
- Rene
- Renne
- Rennie
- Reyne
- Rhan
- Rhean
- Rhein
- Rheins
- Rian
- Riene
- Ruane
- Rynn
- Rynne
- Wran
- Wrana
- Wrann
- Wrean
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.