The Reiterer surname is derived from the Middle High German word "rîter," which means "horseback rider" or "knight." It is thus likely that the first people to adopt this as a surname were either knights or descendants of knights.
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Early Origins of the Reiterer family
The surname Reiterer was first found in Austria, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Chronicles first mention Johann and Heinrich Riter of Ravensberg in 1326, Joerg Reiterer of Tirol in 1538, and Nicolaus Reyterer of Bruenn in 1365. The literal meaning of the word is "horseman," and is also related to the word "Ritter" which means "knight." Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.
Early History of the Reiterer family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reiterer research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1792 is included under the topic Early Reiterer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Reiterer Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Reiter, Reitter, Reither, Reitther, Reitterer, Reiter, Reiterer, Reyterer, Reyter, Reitel and many more.
Early Notables of the Reiterer family
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Reiterer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Reiterer family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Reiter, who sailed to Georgia in 1737. Wilhelm Reiter came to Philadelphia in 1752; J.Erich Reither arrived in 1753; and Joseph Reitter came in 1860..
