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![Show Contents]() Rietz Surname History
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 Belgium
Early Origins of the Rietz familyThe surname Rietz was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Rietz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rietz research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1416, 1696, 1753, 1814, 1825 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Rietz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rietz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Raet, Raete, Raetes, Raett, Raetts, Raette, Raets, Raetz, de Raet, van Raet, van der Raet, Rait, Raitte and many more. Early Notables of the Rietz familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rietz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rietz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Christian Rietz, who settled in America in 1754
- Christian Rietz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
- Anthony Rietz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764 1
Rietz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Peter Johan Arvidsson Rietz, aged 20, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1848 1
- F. Rietz, who settled in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1851
- Amalie Rietz, who arrived in New York, NY in 1858
- Emil Rietz, who settled in New York, NY in 1868
- Catharina Rietz, who arrived in New York, NY in 1885
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Rietz migration to the United States 
