Regier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The roots of the distinguished German surname Regier 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.

Early Origins of the Regier family

The surname Regier 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.

Early History of the Regier family

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Regier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rieger, Reiger, Riegger, Reigger, Riegar, Reigar, Riger, Rigger, Ryger, Rygger, Riegler and many more.

Early Notables of the Regier family

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Regier migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Regier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Abraham Regier, aged 31, who arrived in New York, NY in 1874 1
Helena Regier, aged 49, who landed in Nebraska in 1874 1
Jean Regier, aged 14, who arrived in New York, NY in 1876 1
Justine Regier, aged 16, who landed in New York, NY in 1876 1
Bernhard Regier, aged 28, who arrived in New York, NY in 1876 1
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Regier migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Regier Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Jacob Regier, who landed in Manitoba in 1874

Contemporary Notables of the name Regier (post 1700) +

Keith Regier, American politician, Member of the Montana House of Representatives (2008-)
Jason Regier (b. 1975), American eight-time gold medalist Paralympic wheelchair rugby player
Gerald P. "Jerry" Regier (b. 1945), American businessman and politician, Florida Secretary of Children and Families (2002-2007)
Keith Regier, American Republican politician, Member of Montana State House of Representatives 5th District; Elected 2010 2
Agnes Marie Regier, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, 1996 2
Erhart Regier (1916-1976), Canadian politician, MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam (1953-1962)
Darcy John Regier (b. 1957), Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player
Steven Regier (b. 1984), Canadian professional hockey forward

Citations +

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html