Reith Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History

Meaning, Origin, Etymology

The German surname Reith is of locative origin. It derives from a feature, either man made or natural, near which the original name bearer once lived or held land. In this instance, the surname Reith derives from the German term “ried” meaning “reed”. Someone who lived next to a reed or owned land there could have been named Riede. The surname Reith can also come from a toponym, deriving from the name of the place where the original name bearer once lived or held land. Research shows a place named Reith in Germany. eidt, Rhede, Reede and Rieth in all regions of Germany. Someone who hailed from this place, but is now living someplace else, could have been named Reith.

Spelling Variations

Raith, Reithe, Rethe, Rethy, and Reyth

Early Marriage Records

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Popularity & Geographic Distribution

There are approximately 12,493 people that bear this surname worldwide.

Early Bearers of Surname

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History, Genealogy & Ancestry

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Mottoes

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Grantees

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Notables

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Blazons & Genealogy Notes

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