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Early Origins of the Ridinger family

The surname Ridinger was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Ridinger family

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Ridinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ridinger, Redingen, van Redingen, Redinger, Ridingen, Rettinger and many more.

Early Notables of the Ridinger family

  • the Ridinger family of Louvain

Ridinger Ranking

the United States, the name Ridinger is the 18,025th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


Ridinger migration to the United States +



Ridinger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Matthias Ridinger, who settled in America in 1777
Ridinger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Barbara Ridinger, who arrived in Cincinnati in 1825
  • Jacob Ridinger, who settled in Nebraska in 1892

Contemporary Notables of the name Ridinger (post 1700) +

  • Alexander Ridinger, Russian commander in the Patriotic War of 1812


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


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