Reber
Reber is a last name of German origin. It is derived from two sources: First, it is "an
occupational name for a
vine-dresser or
vintner, from
Middle High German ''rebe'' 'vine' + ''-er''
agent suffix." Second, it comes "from a Germanic personal name,
Radobert, formed with ''rād, rāt'' 'counsel', 'advice' + ''berht'' 'bright'". In the United States, persons with the last name Reber primarily live in
Pennsylvania; there are also large numbers in
Ohio,
California,
Minnesota,
Utah. Montana and Colorado. Notable people with the surname include:
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Arthur S. Reber, American cognitive psychologist
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Clark L. Reber, American politician
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Deborah Reber, American writer
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Gerhard Reber, German organizational theorist
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Grote Reber, American pioneer of radio astronomy
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James Q. Reber, second Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office
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John Reber, American politician
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Napoléon Henri Reber, French musician and composer
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Robert Reber, American politician from Pennsylvania
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Rolf Reber, Norwegian cognitive psychologist
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Stephen C. Reber, American Episcopal bishop
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