Rius History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Rius is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The original bearer of the name Rius, which is a local surname, once lived, held land, or was born in the beautiful region of Spain. In Spain, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. The Rius family originally lived near a river. The name was derived from the Spanish word "rio," which meant "river." Early Origins of the Rius familyThe surname Rius was first found in Asturias, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain. Early History of the Rius familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rius research. Another 209 words (15 lines of text) covering the year 1315 is included under the topic Early Rius History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rius Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ríos, Rios, de Ríos, de los Ríos, de Rios, de los Rios, Río, Rio, del Río, del Rio and many more. Early Notables of the Rius familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rius Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rius Settlers in United States in the 19th CenturyRius Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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