TheNameDBReitano
OccupationalMeaning
One who rides or a rider, derived from the Italian verb reitare or related to equestrian activities.
Etymology
From the Italian/Sicilian word for rider or horseman, possibly derived from Latin equitare. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in horsemanship or cavalry service.
About the Reitano Surname
A Sicilian occupational surname referring to a rider or horseman. The name reflects the historical importance of cavalry and horsemanship in Mediterranean regions.
Distribution
Sicily and Southern Italy, with diaspora communities in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely-known historical figures