Rasnick Surname History

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Germany

Etymology of Rasnick

What does the name Rasnick mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Rasnick 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."

Early Origins of the Rasnick family

The surname Rasnick was first found in Watzendorf, where the ancestral home of the Rasnick family is thought to be located. The history of the surname Rasnick probably dates back to the end of the 12th century, when hereditary surnames first began to appear in Germany. The young Rasnick 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 Rasnick family

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Rasnick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ruehrschneck, Rührschneck, Rasnick, Rasnic, Rasnake and many more.

Early Notables of the Rasnick family

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Rasnick Ranking

the United States, the name Rasnick is the 14,782^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Rasnick 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..

Contemporary Notables of the name Rasnick (post 1700) +

Dr. David Rasnick, American chief science officer at Boveran Inc. in Saratoga, California and an HIV/AIDS researcher
Rick Rasnick (b. 1959), American football coach
Lauri F Rasnick, associate of the Labor and Employment practice in New York

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/