Reger is a

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...

surname, derived from the

Middle High German Middle High German (MHG; german: Mittelhochdeutsch (Mhd.)) is the term for the form of German spoken in the High Middle Ages. It is conventionally dated between 1050 and 1350, developing from Old High German and into Early New High German. High ...

''reiger'', meaning "

heron The herons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 72 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons. Members of the genera ''Botaurus'' and ''Ixobrychu ...

", likely referring to a tall thin person.''Dictionary of American Family Names''
"Reger Family History"
Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016. Alternatively, the name may originally have meant a lively or restless person, from the

''regen'', meaning "to be moved or excited". The name may refer to: *

Elsa Reger Margarete Ulrike Augusta Marie Karoline Elsa Reger (née von Bagenski; previously von Bercken, 25 October 1870 – 3 May 1951) was a German writer, the wife of the pianist and composer Max Reger, whose memory she kept alive by founding an archive, ...

(1870–1951), German writer, wife of Max Reger * Erik Reger (1893–1954), German writer *

Fred C. Reger Fred C. Reger (April 14, 1916 – September 12, 1994) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography Reger was born in Clare, Michigan. He later moved to Merrill, Wisconsin. Career Reger was elected to the Assembly in 1962. From 1 ...

(1916–1994), American politician *

Janet Reger Janet Reger (née Chabinsky (Phillips); 30 September 1935 – 14 March 2005) was British lingerie designer and business woman, best known for her eponymous lingerie brand which became famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Early life and education B ...

(1935–2005), British businesswoman *

John Reger John George Reger (September 11, 1931 – September 19, 2013) was a National Football League linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Redskins, and participated in three Pro Bowls during his 12-year career. Reger played college f ...

(1931–2013), American football player *

Max Reger Johann Baptist Joseph Maximilian Reger (19 March 187311 May 1916) was a German composer, pianist, organist, conductor, and academic teacher. He worked as a concert pianist, as a musical director at the Leipzig University Church, as a professor a ...

(1873–1916), German pianist, conductor and academic * Karl Reger (1900–1973), German physicist and author (Karl E. Reger), brother to

Martin Reger Martin may refer to: Places * Martin City (disambiguation) * Martin County (disambiguation) * Martin Township (disambiguation) Antarctica * Martin Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land * Port Martin, Adelie Land * Point Martin, South Orkney Islands Aust ...

(1909–1980is), German physicist, brother to Karl Reger

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