Reuth
Reuth is a toponym used for several places in German-speaking regions, most often as a village, hamlet, or subdivision within a larger municipality. The name derives from the Middle High German riut or riut, meaning a cleared or cultivated area in a forest, reflecting historical origins as forest clearings established for settlement, agriculture, or monastic estates. As a result, many places named Reuth originated in the Middle Ages during eastward settlement or the expansion of monasteries and feudal estates.
In modern administration, Reuth localities are usually small and rural. In Germany, villages named Reuth can
The name is also found in other German-speaking countries, notably Austria and parts of Switzerland, though