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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
- William Richter -- --, 1687 December 0, 1743 Rheinland-Pfalz
- Elizabeth 'Elsje' Richter -- --, 1764 December 0, 1850 New York Colony
- Elizabeth Richter -- --, 1695 December 0, 1770
- Marvin Carl Richter -- --, 1928 March 29, 1993 Texas
- Willie B Richter -- --, 1903 March 1, 1941 Texas
Richter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Edna E. Richter -- --, 1890 Missouri
- Henry Richter -- --, 1715 June 24, 1799 Virginia
- Johannes Richter -- --, 1668 January 3, 1733 Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Henry C Richter -- --, 1922 May 27, 1997 Georgia
- Johannes Richter -- --, 1672 December 0, 1733
