What is the precise origin of the surname: Runia? Precise!?

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What is the precise origin of the surname: Runia? Precise!?

Please inform me.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I can tell you that it's Dutch. But there's no master list of Dutch names that gives you their meanings. My suggestion to you is to go to some of the Dutch boards and find one of the many Dutch genealogists who is fluent in English and ask for some help. If you can't find one, look on the internet for a wonderful man named Anton Neggers. He's quite a fun man and extremely helpful to American researchers.

If you want a precise town, find the name of your immigrant ancestor and type it in here: http://www.genlias.nl/en/search.jsp...
Among just birth records, the majority are reported from Menaldumadeel and Bolsward.