The Ryan Surname
- Meaning
- descendant of Rian
- Type
- Patronymic
- Root
- Irish Ó Riain
- Chiefly
- Tipperary and Limerick
Rian is an old personal name, generally connected with rí, king, though the exact formation is uncertain.
It is one of the most numerous Irish surnames and has become a common given name in its own right, which is a modern development.
Bestow the name a title it never had
An honorific Lord or Lady certificate in the Ryan name, hand-finished and sealed, with a square metre of Scottish woodland dedicated alongside it. A novelty, magnificently done — and a good deal more fun than a family tree.
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