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 persons Arthur S. Reber, American cognitive psychologist Deborah Reber, American writer Gerhard Reber, German organizational theorist Grote Reber, astronomer James Q. Reber, second Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office John Reber, Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives Joseph Bryant Reber, correspondent for the Butte Daily Post Napoléon Henri Reber, French musician and composer Robert Reber, Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Rolf Reber, professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Bergen in Norway Stephen C. Reber, former Presiding Bishop of the United Episcopal Church of North America Other Reber (automobile), an early American motor car manufacturer References Surnames