RAIS
Rais
Rais is a British surname of Norman-French origin, deriving from the medieval personal name "Rees" or "Reece," which itself is derived from the Old French name Reis, meaning "chief" or "leader". The surname Rais is primarily found in various regions of England, particularly in the county of Kent.
The presence of the Rais surname in England can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066, when William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invaded England and established Norman rule over the country. Many Norman nobles and knights who participated in the conquest subsequently settled in England, bringing with them their Norman-French surnames, including Rais.
Over the centuries, the Rais surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as descendants of the original bearers of the name migrated and established new communities. Variants of the surname Rais may also be found in other countries influenced by Norman culture and heritage.
Today, individuals with the surname Rais can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. The surname Rais remains a reminder of the enduring influence of the Norman Conquest on the cultural and linguistic landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 183 people named Rais in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Rais.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Ali
- Asif
- Carlo
- Christopher
- Farhan
- Ibrahim
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Zeeshan
Female
- Assia
- Bushra
- Karen
- Naima
- Patricia
- Safina
- Sana
- Uzma
- Yasmin
- Zahida
Similar and related surnames
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