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RAYMOND

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There are approximately 7,529 people named Raymond in the UK. That makes it the 1,438th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 119 are named Raymond.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From given name or forename

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The Raymond surname in historical dictionaries

(origin: Teut.) From Rein, pure, and mund, mouth; pure mouth, one who abstains from wanton discourses. Raymund, German, quiet peace.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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