Retig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Retig

What does the name Retig mean?

The surname Retig is derived from the Middle Low German "redik" for radish. The name was therefore occupational, applied to greengrocers, such as the Reddich recorded in Greifswald in 1303, and the one in Stralsund in 1325.

Early Origins of the Retig family

The surname Retig was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. One of the first written records of the name dates from the year 1245 when one Nicolus dictus (son of) Rettich was listed on the live Register of Freiburg. In their later history they became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they developed into this most influential family.

Early History of the Retig family

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Retig Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rettich, Rettig, Retteg, Rettick, Retich, Retig, Retick, Reddig (northern Germany), Reddich (northern Germany), Rethke, Rettke (Slavic) and many more.

Early Notables of the Retig family

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Migration of the Retig family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Georg Rettig, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1749. Also, J.C.F. Rethke to Texas in 1852; Alexander Rettig to Philadelphia in 1858; and Joseph Rettig to Philadelphia in 1868..