What is "reger"

Reger is a German surname, derived from the Middle High German reiger, meaning " heron", likely referring to a tall thin person. Alternatively, the name may originally have meant a lively or restless person, from the Middle High German regen, meaning "to be moved or excited". The name may refer to:

• Elsa Reger (1870–1951), German writer, wife of Max Reger
• Erik Reger (1893–1954), German writer
• Fred C. Reger (1916–1994), American politician
• Janet Reger (1935–2005), British businesswoman
• John Reger (1931–2013), American football player
• Max Reger (1873–1916), German musician

Reger is a surname of German origin.

Reger may also refer to:

• 4347 Reger, an asteroid
• Reger, Missouri
• Reger, West Virginia
• Reger-Chor, a German choir