Reik History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Reik familyThe surname Reik was first found in Switzerland, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Early History of the Reik familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reik research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1277, 1286, 1342, 1356, 1610, 1635, 1637, 1645, 1667, 1697, 1717, 1720 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Reik History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reik Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Reich, Reiche, Reichs, Reicher, Reick, Reicke, Reicker, Reichers, Rike, Ryke, Rycke, Reichle, Reichel, Riker and many more. Early Notables of the Reik familyNotables of the time with the surname Reik were Petrus Reich von Reichenstein, who was the Bishop of Basel in 1286. Gottfried Reiche (1667-1734), was German trumpet player and composer of the Baroque era, Johann Sebastian Bach's chief trumpeter. Julius Reichelt (1637-1717), was a German mathematician and astronomer who may have set up the first observatory in the city of Strasbourg. The...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Reik Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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