Reuter

Reuter is a surname of German origin. In German contexts, it may appear with a umlaut (Rüter) or be rendered without diacritics in other languages. The name has been borne by various individuals across fields such as science, arts, and business, though it is most often associated with the English-language surname form used by Paul Julius Reuter.

One of the most notable bearers is Paul Julius Reuter (1816–1899), a German-born entrepreneur who founded Reuters, the international news agency, in 1851. Reuter established a rapid news distribution network across Europe, initially focusing on financial and market information and later expanding to general news. His innovations contributed to the development of modern news agencies by prioritizing speed, reliability, and global reach.

The Reuters news agency grew to become one of the world’s leading providers of real-time information and journalism. In 2008, Reuters Group merged with Thomson Corporation to form Thomson Reuters, a diversified information company offering news, data, and technology to media organizations, financial institutions, and other clients. The Reuters brand continues to operate as a principal source of news and market data worldwide, maintaining a reputation for independent, closely reported coverage.

In contemporary usage, Reuter may refer to individuals who bear the surname, or to discussions related to the Reuters news organization, depending on context. The name’s German origins and its association with a long-standing information enterprise have contributed to its recognition in media and scholarly references alike.