There are
684
Reitans in the USA
Reitan is the
33379th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Reitan

AlReitan

Al Reitan was an American football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) in the 1950s.

JohannesReitan

Johannes Reitan was a Norwegian politician who served as a member of the Norwegian Parliament from 1889 to 1894.

HervéReitan

Hervé Reitan is a French photographer known for his stunning landscape and nature photography.

TorleifReitan

Torleif Reitan was a Norwegian cross-country skier who won multiple medals at the Winter Olympics and World Championships.

KarlWilhelm

Karl Wilhelm Reitan was a Swedish diplomat who served as the Swedish ambassador to various countries during the 19th century.

IngridReitan

Ingrid Reitan is a Norwegian journalist and television presenter known for her work in the Norwegian public broadcasting company NRK.

ErikReitan

Erik Reitan is a Danish artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures.

LenaReitan

Lena Reitan is a Swedish singer-songwriter who gained popularity in the 1990s with her hit songs.

SveinReitan

Svein Reitan is a Norwegian entrepreneur and businessman, known for his successful ventures in the technology industry.

ElisabethReitan

Elisabeth Reitan is a Norwegian actress who has appeared in several Norwegian films and TV series.

Reitan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Reitan' is of Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Hreinn' or 'Reinn' and the suffix '-land' which means 'farm' or 'land'. The name Reitan therefore indicates a person from Reitan or a similar place.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Reitan' is primarily found in Norway, where it has its origins. It is also present in other Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Denmark due to historical Scandinavian migrations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Reitan' include 'Raitanen' and 'Raitan' in Finland, 'Ritter' in Germany, and 'Reiter' in Austria.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Reitan' is primarily associated with people of Norwegian descent due to its origins. There may have been migration and immigration of people with the name 'Reitan' to other parts of the world, particularly during periods of Norwegian emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.