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Early Origins of the Rehme family

The surname Rehme was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Chronicles first mention Johann Reimers of Bremen in 1293, Nokel Reimar of Eger, Bohemia, in 1350, and Hensl Raimer of Olmuetz. The oldest form of the name is "Reinmar" or "Reginmar," which meant literally "famous councillor." Always prominent in social affairs, the name 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 Rehme family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rehme research. Another 182 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1260, 1694, 1710, 1738 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Rehme History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rehme Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reimers, Reimer, Rimers, Rimer, Reymer, Reymers, Reimar, Reimars, Reimarus, Rheimer, Remer, Remers, Remmer, Remmers, Ramer, Ramers, Raimer, Raimers, Reinmar and many more.

Early Notables of the Rehme family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Rehme were Herman Samuel Reimarus (1694-1768), a famous Hebrew scholar and Bible scholar, whose house in Hamburg was the centre of the highest culture. He founded many learned and artistic societies which had an enormous impact on the cultural life of Hamburg. His name was the Latin...
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United States Rehme migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rehme Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Clara Rehme, aged 19, who arrived in New York in 1892 aboard the ship "Saale" from Bremen & Southampton 1
Rehme Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Karl Rehme, aged 6, originally from Leipsig, Germany, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Mount Clay" from Hamburg, Germany 1
  • Wilhelmine Rehme, aged 28, originally from Leipsig, Germany, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Mount Clay" from Hamburg, Germany 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Rehme (post 1700) +

  • Robert Rehme (b. 1935), American multiple award winning film producer, known for Patriot Games (1992), Clear and Present Danger (1994) and Lost in Space (1998), President of Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (1992-1993) and (1997-2001)


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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