Rettig

Rettig is a surname of German origin. It is found in German-speaking regions and among diaspora communities formed by historical migration. As a Germanic surname, Rettig is typically considered to be either habitational or derived from a personal name, with regional variations in its specific etymology. The spelling Rettig is the established form in many records, though related variants may appear in different countries and over time.

Today, Rettig occurs in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and in populations abroad, including North America and other regions, where descendants of German-speaking communities have settled. The name may have spread through migration waves in the 19th and 20th centuries, contributing to its present-day distribution.

In addition to being a family name, Rettig can appear in non-person contexts connected to individuals who bear the name. It may also appear in corporate, organizational, or geographic names, typically reflecting founder names, family associations, or commemorative toponymy. As such, Rettig can be encountered in company titles, brand names, or place names that owe their origins to a person or family named Rettig.

See also discussions of related surnames and variants in onomastic references for readers seeking deeper etymological or genealogical information. The article remains a concise overview of the name’s usage as a surname and its presence in broader toponymic and corporate contexts.