The roots of the distinguished German surname Rasnic are somewhat unclear. There are many possible origins for the name; it may be derived from the Middle Low German "rühr," meaning "reed," and the German "schnecke," meaning "snail." Alternatively, the first element of the name may be derived from the Middle High German "ruor," meaning "a pack of hounds."
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Early Origins of the Rasnic family
The surname Rasnic was first found in Watzendorf, where the ancestral home of the Rasnic family is thought to be located. The history of the surname Rasnic probably dates back to the end of the 12th century, when hereditary surnames first began to appear in Germany. The young Rasnic family was instrumental during this formative period, figuring prominently in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bavarian society.
Early History of the Rasnic family
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Rasnic Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ruehrschneck, Rührschneck, Rasnick, Rasnic, Rasnake and many more.
Early Notables of the Rasnic family
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Migration of the Rasnic family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Jacob Ruehrschneck, a Bavarian musketeer who settled in Virginia after fighting in the American Revolution; and John Ruehrschneck, who applied for naturalization in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1890..
