REW
Rew
Rew is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is a habitation name, derived from any of the several places named Rew in England, such as Rewe in Devon or Ru in East Sussex.
The surname Rew can also be of Celtic or Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh personal name "Rhys," meaning "enthusiasm" or "ardour." The name Rhys has been Anglicised as Rew in some cases.
The first recorded instance of the surname Rew dates back to the 13th century in England. Over the centuries, the Rew surname has spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, with notable concentrations in Devon, Cornwall, and Wales.
Individuals bearing the surname Rew have made contributions in various fields, including arts, academia, and commerce. The name continues to be found in contemporary British society, with individuals proudly carrying on the heritage associated with the Rew surname.
There are approximately 722 people named Rew in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,478th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Rew.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Ann
- Esme
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Kathryn
- Katie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Stephanie
- Susan
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
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