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Etymology of Riero

What does the name Riero mean?

The Riero surname finds its roots in the Catalan language, from the word "riera," which means "stream." As such, this is a topographic surname created from a geographic feature near where the bearer of the name lived. There are several places in Spain so-named, and it is also entirely possible that some of the family lines which bear this name, originally adopted it from a place name.

Early Origins of the Riero family

The surname Riero was first found in Catalonia.

Early History of the Riero family

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Riero Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Riero, Riera and others.

Early Notables of the Riero family

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Migration of the Riero family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonia Riera, who applied to emigrate to Peru in 1564; Juan Riero, who applied to emigrate to Mexico in 1561; Francisco Riera, who came to Cartagena in 1535.



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