Reny History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of RenyWhat does the name Reny mean? The age-old Scottish surname Reny was first used by the Strathclyde-Briton people. The Reny family lived in De Reiney, or Rigny, in Champagne, France. "Hagebert de Rigneio, in 1101, witnessed a charter of the Bishop of Tulle, and may have been the same that possessed lands in Essex in 1086 1 Roger de Reigny witnessed a charter of Bishop Roger of Sarum, temp. Hen. I., and Robert de Reigny held five fees in Devon in 1165." 2 Newton-Reigny, in the Forest of Inglewood, was their seat in Cumberland. 3 Early Origins of the Reny familyThe surname Reny was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire. "The Ranys or Rennys were extensive owners of land in the district of Craig in Angus from the middle of the fifteenth century, and the Rennies of Usan were recognized as an old family. Symon Renny was bailie of Inverkeithing in 1362. John Rayny, pelliparius, was burgess of Stirling in 1436." 4 Early History of the Reny familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reny research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1402, 1409, 1526, 1572, 1592, 1798 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Reny History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reny Spelling VariationsIn Medieval times, spelling and translation were not nearly so highly developed as today. They were generally carried out according to the sound and intuition of the bearer. For that reason spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Reny has been spelled Rayney, Rainy, Rainey, Rainnie, Rennie, Renny and many more. Early Notables of the Reny familyMore information is included under the topic Early Reny Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reny RankingIn the United States, the name Reny is the 16,387th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 5 Migration of the Reny family to IrelandSome of the Reny family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and Clan societies. Among them: Reny Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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