The surname Riethoven 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 Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. 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.
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Early History of the Riethoven family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Riethoven research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1789 is included under the topic Early Riethoven History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Riethoven Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Riethoven, Riethovven, Riethovenn, Riethovene, Riethovenes, Riethovens, Rietthoven, Rietthovenn, Richtoven, Reichtoven and many more.
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Early Notables of the Riethoven family
The surname was distinguished by many in this era including
the Riethoven family of Brabant
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Migration of the Riethoven family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Dorothea Rieth, who arrived in America sometime between 1709 and 1717; Anna Catharina Bern Rieth, who settled in New York in 1710; Caspar Rieth, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1728.
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