About Rettger
The surname Rettger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rether, which itself is a variant of the name Rüdiger. The name Rüdiger is composed of the elements "ruod," meaning "fame," and "ger," meaning "spear." Therefore, the surname Rettger can be interpreted to mean "famous spear," suggesting that it was originally a nickname or occupational name for someone skilled in handling a spear or someone who was renowned for their bravery in battle.
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The surname Rettger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rettger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rettger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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