History:
The surname RJU is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ríki, which means 'power' or 'rule'.
The name is found in records from the 12th century in Norway, and is believed to have been brought to England by the Normans during the 11th century. It is also found in Scotland, where it is believed to have been brought by the Norse settlers who settled in the Orkney Islands and other parts of Scotland in the 9th century.
Description:
In Scotland, the name is thought to have been associated with the Clan MacRae, which was a branch of the Clan Donald. In England, the name is associated with the county of Norfolk, where it was a common surname among the landed gentry.
In Scotland, the name is associated with the traditional custom of the Highland games, where the name was used as an informal title for the champion of the games.
Variations of the name include Riju, Riju, Riju, Riju, Riju, Riju, Riju, and Ryuu.
