Rikker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Rikker family

The surname Rikker 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 Rikker family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rikker 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 Rikker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rikker Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Rikker family

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 Baron Paulus Reich von Reichenstein, was an emissary to...
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Rikker migration to the United States +

Rikker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

J. Dederick Rikker moved to Mississippi in 1820
L. Didunk Rikker went to New Orleans in 1820