Ryun

Ryun is a surname. It is most commonly encountered in the United States and is borne by a number of individuals, among them James “Jim” Ryun (born 1947).

Jim Ryun is an American former middle-distance runner who rose to prominence in the 1960s and later pursued public service. After his athletic career, he entered politics and served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Kansas’s 2nd congressional district from 1997 to 2007. Ryun’s public profile has often focused on his dual legacies as both an elite athlete and a longtime elected official, contributing to a broader recognition of the surname in American public life.

The surname Ryun remains relatively uncommon, with no widely known places, institutions, or organizations bearing the name beyond notable individuals. As with many surnames, its precise origins are not universally agreed upon in public reference sources.

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