Reissinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Reissinger

What does the name Reissinger mean?

The roots of the German surname Reissinger lie in the southern region of Bavaria, where the name first emerged almost a millennium ago. It is a place name, connected to the many villages and towns called Reisingen in Bavaria; during the Middle Ages, it was common to identify someone with his area of residence, and so it is likely that the original bearers of the surname Reissinger hailed from the various towns of Reisingen, and passed the name down to their descendants. Alternatively, the name may also be derived from the German word "Reisig," meaning "brushwood"; in this case, the name was probably originally borne by someone living near shrubbery.

Early Origins of the Reissinger family

The surname Reissinger was first found in the various towns and villages of Reisingen, located throughout Bavaria. The young Reissinger family played an important role in laying the foundations of Bavarian society in the Middle Ages.

Early History of the Reissinger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reissinger research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1535, 1590, 1643, 1755, 1787, 1838 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Reissinger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Reissinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reisinger, Reissig, Reisig, Reysinger, Reissinger and many more.

Early Notables of the Reissinger family

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Migration of the Reissinger family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Martin Reisinger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1737; Johan Reisinger, who emigrated from the Palatinate to Pennsylvania, taking an oath of allegiance in 1749.