The roots of the distinguished German surname Riggenbach lie in the southern regions of Swabia, Bavaria, and Austria. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "reigel" or "reiger," both meaning "heron." The name was likely first bestowed on someone thought to have the characteristics of a heron as a nickname, eventually becoming a hereditary surname.
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Early Origins of the Riggenbach family
The surname Riggenbach was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Rieger became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.
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Early History of the Riggenbach family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Riggenbach research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1790 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Riggenbach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Riggenbach Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rieger, Reiger, Riegger, Reigger, Riegar, Reigar, Riger, Rigger, Ryger, Rygger, Riegler and many more.
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Early Notables of the Riggenbach family
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Migration of the Riggenbach family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Barbara Riger, who came to Pennsylvania in 1737; Jacob Riger settled in Pennsylvania in 1751; Johannes Rieger settled in Pennsylvania in 1743; Chistopher Riegler settled in Ohio in 1869.
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