UK surname
Derived from the Middle High German word "Rain," referring to someone who lived near a field boundary or balk.
In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Rine surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 27, ranked #36,189, down from #27,447 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Warmingham, London parishes and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rine is 139 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 38.6%.
1881 census count
44
Ranked #27,447
Modern count
27
2016, ranked #36,189
Peak year
1861
139 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Rine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Rine surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 113 | #15,815 |
| 1861 | historical | 139 | #16,263 |
| 1881 | historical | 44 | #27,447 |
| 1891 | historical | 69 | #28,188 |
| 1901 | historical | 38 | #29,914 |
| 1911 | historical | 30 | #30,073 |
| 1997 | modern | 28 | #34,904 |
| 1998 | modern | 28 | #35,053 |
| 1999 | modern | 32 | #34,717 |
| 2000 | modern | 32 | #34,705 |
| 2001 | modern | 32 | #34,537 |
| 2002 | modern | 32 | #34,790 |
| 2003 | modern | 28 | #35,200 |
| 2004 | modern | 26 | #35,519 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 22 | #36,105 |
| 2007 | modern | 21 | #36,290 |
| 2008 | modern | 27 | #35,956 |
| 2009 | modern | 30 | #35,871 |
| 2010 | modern | 31 | #35,906 |
| 2011 | modern | 34 | #35,705 |
| 2012 | modern | 26 | #36,166 |
| 2013 | modern | 25 | #36,276 |
| 2014 | modern | 28 | #36,107 |
| 2015 | modern | 27 | #36,173 |
| 2016 | modern | 27 | #36,189 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Warmingham, London parishes, Manchester, Lambeth and Preston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warmingham | Cheshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Preston | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Rine surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Rine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Rine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Rine is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Rine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname RINE is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "ryne," which means "a small stream or watercourse." This name was likely first adopted by individuals who lived near a small stream or rivulet.
The earliest recorded bearer of this surname was Robert de Ryne, who was mentioned in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a record of homages sworn to King Edward I of England during his conquest of Scotland. This suggests that the name was already established in Scotland by the late 13th century.
Another early reference to the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1366, which mention a Johannes de Ryne. This indicates that the surname was still in use and had variations in spelling during the 14th century.
One of the earliest known bearers of the RINE surname was Sir William Rine, a Scottish knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Robert III of Scotland and played a significant role in the wars against the English during the latter part of the Hundred Years' War.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Perth Guildry Book of 1586, which listed a merchant named David Rine. This suggests that the surname had spread to urban areas and was associated with trades and professions.
During the 17th century, the RINE surname had established itself in various parts of Scotland, as evidenced by the birth of James Rine (1632-1698), a notable Presbyterian minister who served in the parish of Kilconquhar, Fife.
Another notable bearer of the RINE surname was Alexander Rine (1757-1841), a Scottish writer and historian who authored several works on Scottish history and literature. He was born in Cupar, Fife, and his works provide valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of Scotland during his lifetime.
The RINE surname also has connections to place names in Scotland, such as Rine Burn, a small stream near Crail in Fife, and Rine Hill, a prominent hill in the Scottish Borders region. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its origins related to watercourses and geographical features.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 17 Rines recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 17 | 3.42x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 1.67x |
| West Lothian | 5 | 79.24x |
| Staffordshire | 4 | 2.83x |
| Glamorgan | 3 | 4.11x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.48x |
| Aberdeenshire | 1 | 2.58x |
| Angus | 1 | 2.57x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.80x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.70x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.95x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Oldham in Lancashire leads with 7 Rines recorded in 1881 and an index of 43.59x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham | 7 | 43.59x |
| Spotland | 7 | 126.58x |
| Abercorn | 5 | 4166.67x |
| Westminster St James | 5 | 116.01x |
| Walsall Borough | 4 | 363.64x |
| Llantrisant | 2 | 108.70x |
| Aberdare | 1 | 19.96x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 2.84x |
| Bromley London | 1 | 10.85x |
| Eccleston In Prescot | 1 | 40.00x |
| Folkestone | 1 | 36.10x |
| Hartlepool | 1 | 56.50x |
| Hulme | 1 | 9.62x |
| Liff Benvie | 1 | 16.95x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 3.31x |
| Oyne | 1 | 714.29x |
| Rudston | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Skipton | 1 | 76.34x |
| St George Martyr | 1 | 140.85x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Rine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Rine households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Labourer | 2 |
| Scholar | 2 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Farm Servant (Indr) | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Genl Labr | 1 |
| Home Duties | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Masons Labourer | 1 |
| Plasterer | 1 |
| Porter Kitchen Servant | 1 |
| Quarryman | 1 |
| Servant Domestic | 1 |
| Slaters Labourer | 1 |
| Speed Tenter | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
| Tailors Assistant | 1 |
| Throstle Spinner C M | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Rine surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 27 in 2016. That gives Rine a modern rank of #36,189.
Derived from the Middle High German word "Rain," referring to someone who lived near a field boundary or balk.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rine bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.