Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
RAYNER
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Danish.) Raner, a leader of the Danes, who invaded Britain; a pirate, a robber, a term given to a warrior.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
RAYNER. An old personal name. RajTierus occurs as a Herefordshire tenant in capita in Domesday. Reyner and Fil' Reyner. H.R.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English