Reiter

Reiter is a German surname that literally means “rider”. It is derived from the Old High German word “reiten”, which means “to ride”. The name was originally given to people who worked as riders, messengers or horsemen. Today, the surname Reiter is relatively common in German-speaking countries, as well as among Jewish communities. Notable people with the surname Reiter include Austrian alpine skier Hannes Reiter and German footballer Florian Reiter.