Reger

Reger is a German surname, derived from the Middle High German reiger, meaning "heron", likely referring to a tall thin person.^[1] Alternatively, the name may originally have meant a lively or restless person, from the Middle High German regen, meaning "to be moved or excited".^[1] The name may refer to:

Elsa Reger (1870–1951), German writer, wife of Max Reger
Erik Reger (1893–1954), German writer
Fred C. Reger (1916–1994), American politician
Janet Reger (1935–2005), British businesswoman
John Reger (1931–2013), American football player
Max Reger (1873–1916), German composer, pianist, conductor and academic
Karl Reger (1900–1973), German physicist and author (Karl E. Reger), brother to Martin Reger
Martin Reger (1909–1980is), German physicist, brother to Karl Reger

References

^ ^a ^b Dictionary of American Family Names. "Reger Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.

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[DAFN-1] Dictionary of American Family Names. "Reger Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.

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