Riegger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Riegger

What does the name Riegger mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Riegger lie in the southern regions of Swabia, Bavaria, and Austria. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "reigel" or "reiger," both meaning "heron." The name was likely first bestowed on someone thought to have the characteristics of a heron as a nickname, eventually becoming a hereditary surname.

Early Origins of the Riegger family

The surname Riegger was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Rieger 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 Riegger family

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Riegger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rieger, Reiger, Riegger, Reigger, Riegar, Reigar, Riger, Rigger, Ryger, Rygger, Riegler and many more.

Early Notables of the Riegger family

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Riegger migration to the United States +

Riegger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christian Riegger, aged 26, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
Christina Riegger, aged 14, who landed in New York in 1854 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Riegger (post 1700) +

Wallingford Riegger (1885-1961), American composer

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)