Ryerson is an English surname. It can also be an anglicized spelling of Scandinavian surnames. Originating from Dutch meaning "the son of Ryerse(n), Reyer or Reijer (rider)", the Swedish "Reierson", or Norwegian and Danish's "Reiersen".
Notable people with the surname include:
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Ali Ryerson
Ali Ryerson (born 21 October 1952 in New York City) is a flutist with a background in both classical and jazz, as well as being an instructor. She has performed and toured worldwide with a wide range of artists including Billy Taylor, Kenny Barr ...
(born 1952), flutist
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Art Ryerson (1913–2004), American jazz guitarist
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Egerton Ryerson
Adolphus Egerton Ryerson (24 March 1803 – 19 February 1882) was a Canadian educator, author, editor, and Methodist minister who was a prominent contributor to the design of the Canadian public school system.
A renowned advocate against Christ ...
(1803–1882), Educator and politician in early Ontario, Ryerson University named after him
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Emily Ryerson (1863–1939), American survivor of the sinking of RMS ''Titanic''
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Florence Ryerson (1892–1965), American playwright and screenwriter
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Frank L. Ryerson (1905–1995), American trumpeter, composer, arranger and educator
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Gary Ryerson (born 1948), American baseball player
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George Ryerson
George Sterling Ansel Ryerson (January 21, 1855 – May 20, 1925) was an Ontario physician, businessman, and political figure. He represented Toronto in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1893 to 1898 as a Conservative and then Co ...
(1855–1925), Ontario physician, businessman and politician
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John K. Ryerson
John K. Ryerson (July 16, 1820 – December 17, 1890) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1867 to 1871 and from 1872 to 1874 as a Liberal memb ...
(1820–1890), Canadian merchant and politician
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Julian Ryerson (born 1997), Norwegian football player
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Martin A. Ryerson
Martin A. Ryerson (1856–1932) was an American, lawyer, businessman, philanthropist and art collector. Heir to a considerable fortune, he was a lumber manufacturer and corporate director. He became the richest man in Chicago by the age of 36. ...
(1856–1932), American businessman, philanthropist.
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Rich Ryerson, American soccer player-coach
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Rob Ryerson (born 1964), U.S. soccer player and coach
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Robert Edwy Ryerson (1865–1958), Canadian politician
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Stanley Bréhaut Ryerson (1911–1998), Canadian historian, educator and political activist
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William Ryerson (1797–1872), Canadian politician and Methodist minister
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Ned Ryerson
''Groundhog Day'' is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis, with a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin. It stars Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott. Murray portrays Phil Connors, a cynical television wea ...
, character in ''Groundhog Day''
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Sandy Ryerson, character in ''Glee''
* Phil Ryerson,
Jeff Garlin
Jeffrey Garlin (born June 5, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for playing Murray Goldberg, patriarch of the eponymous family in the ABC sitcom '' The Goldbergs'', and Jeff Greene on the HBO sitcom ''Curb You ...
character in ''
Daddy Day Care
''Daddy Day Care'' is a 2003 American family comedy film starring Eddie Murphy in the lead role, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, Regina King, and Anjelica Huston. Written by Geoff Rodkey and directed by Steve Carr, it marks Murphy and Carr's seco ...
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* Max Ryerson,
Max Burkholder character in ''Daddy Day Care'' (son of Phil)
* Mike Ryerson,
Geoffrey Lewis/Christopher Morris character in ''
Salem's Lot'' (1979)/''
Salem's Lot (2004)''
* Ginny Ryerson,
Anna Kendrick character in ''
Rocket Science''
* Spike Ryerson,
James Drury
James Child Drury Jr. (April 18, 1934 – April 6, 2020) was an American actor. He is best known for having played the title role in the 90-minute weekly Western television series '' The Virginian'', which was broadcast on NBC from 1962 ...
character in ''
Firehouse''
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