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Etymology of Reitberger

What does the name Reitberger mean?

The surname Reitberger is a habitation name, from the broad category of hereditary surnames, which are derived from place names. In this case, the surname Reitberger is derived from any of a number of places so called in Germany. The name Reitberger derives from the Yiddish 'broyt,' which means red, and the German word 'berg,' which means hill. This was an ornamental surname for someone who lived near the red hill. Although it may have been a surname for someone who lived near some type of red hill, in general, this was ornamental in nature.

In this case, the surname Reitberger is derived from any of a number of places so called in Germany. There is a town in Germany called Rothenberg, and in Poland there is a town called Roytbarg in Yiddish.

Reitberger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rothenberg, Rottenberg, Rotenberg, Routenberg, Rothenberger, Rothberg, Rutberg, Reitberg and many more.


Reitberger migration to the United States +



Reitberger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Edouard Reitberger, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
  • Joseph Reitberger, aged 15, who landed in America, in 1895
Reitberger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Sigfried Reitberger, aged 11, who settled in America from Gras, Austria, in 1912
  • Alois Reitberger, aged 26, who settled in America from Gras, Austria, in 1912
  • Georg Reitberger, aged 26, who immigrated to America from Dacstein, Germany, in 1912
  • Marie Reitberger, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Munchen, Germany, in 1921
  • Ross Reitberger, aged 22, who landed in America from Pfaffenhofen, Germany, in 1922
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