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Richter Family History
Richter Genealogy & Family TreeRichter is a German name from Brandenburg, Prussia, where the family was prominent in feudal times. It comes from the German word rihtoere which means "to make right" and referred to someone with the occupation of a judge. The earliest known ancestor--Hugo Richters--was recorded in 1279.
Other spellings include "Ricter," "Rickter," "Rycter," and "Rychter." Notable people with the surname include American comedian Andy Richter (Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Arrested Development), American actor Jason James Richter (Free Willy, The Neverending Story III, Criminal Minds), and Israeli Olympic athlete Sergei Rikhter (sharp shooting). The first Richter to come to America was Eberwein Richter in Pennsylvania in 1709.
Richter Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Georg Richter -- --, 1672
- Mary Ann Richter -- --, 1865 June 26, 1912 Pennsylvania
- Sarah Ann Richter -- --, 1807 November 15, 1883 Maryland
- Leo John Richter -- --, 1918 July 27, 1978 Nebraska
- Jane Edith Richter -- --, 1917 January 2, 2005 Texas
Richter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Catherina L. M. Richter -- --, 1920 December 0, 1988
- Josephine Richter -- --, 1895 June 11, 1992 Austria
- Nora Henriette Richter -- --, 1891 October 0, 1982 Wisconsin
- Fritz Richter -- --, 1896 February 4, 1968 Texas
- Jacob Richter -- --, 1685 May 9, 1756
