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