This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pixalight Surnames: Bittinger Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bittinger/82.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: the inger is allways a refrence to a french/german "noble" line like the now imfamous kissinger.The name is probably one of those names that was created once arriving in the area from wherever.I assume Its a a way of saying we are so and so now in germany-inger.its also common in england which is very german in its populace .infact all of the nobility of england are actually germans. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.