Rowan. John Rowan, a jurist and scholar; lived at "Federal Hill,"—the Old Kentucky Home.
Rucker.
Ruddell.
Russell.
Ryder. Hreidarr (Norse).
Ryder. There was a Ryder in Mason County, who never rode, but was a great walker.
Sandford. Scandinavian, Sandefiorde.
Sargeant. Normandy, 1180; England, 1198.
Savage.
Scott, Governor of Kentucky.