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REITER Origin of surname

REITER, RYTER, RAITER

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from an occupation (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade).

Jews living in Russia were heavily involved in the lumber business and the family name Reiter is derived from the position of the Rayter, who was in charge of sending the lumber down the rivers to the ports. Occupational family names are widespread among most peoples, including the Jews. The extensive range of Jewish names deriving from occupations illustrates the variety of their activities in all fields.

Léon Raiter (1893-1978), author, composer and music editor, born in Bucharest, Romania. He immigrated to France settling in Paris where he distinguished himself as a lyricist and composer. Some of his compositions, among them Les Roses blancs and Meunier tu dors, are recognized as part of the French music heritage. During the 1930s his music was played at Radio Paris, the first private radio broadcaster in Paris, and Radio L.L., a French private radio broadcaster in the greater Paris area established by Lucien Levy. 

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REITER Origin of surname

REITER, RYTER, RAITER

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from an occupation (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade).

Jews living in Russia were heavily involved in the lumber business and the family name Reiter is derived from the position of the Rayter, who was in charge of sending the lumber down the rivers to the ports. Occupational family names are widespread among most peoples, including the Jews. The extensive range of Jewish names deriving from occupations illustrates the variety of their activities in all fields.

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Leon Raiter

Léon Raiter (1893-1978), author, composer and music editor, born in Bucharest, Romania. He immigrated to France settling in Paris where he distinguished himself as a lyricist and composer. Some of his compositions, among them Les Roses blancs and Meunier tu dors, are recognized as part of the French music heritage. During the 1930s his music was played at Radio Paris, the first private radio broadcaster in Paris, and Radio L.L., a French private radio broadcaster in the greater Paris area established by Lucien Levy.