REINER
Reiner
Reiner is a surname of English, German, and Dutch origin. The name Reiner is an Anglicised version of the Germanic name Raginheri, which is derived from the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "heri" meaning "army."
Origin and History
The surname Reiner has medieval origins and can be traced back to the Germanic tribes of early medieval Europe. It was a popular given name among the German-speaking people and is thought to have been carried to the British Isles by the Anglo-Saxons during their migration.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Reiner is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences found in regions with historical connections to Germanic settlement, such as the East Midlands and East Anglia. It is also found among the Dutch immigrant communities in the UK.
Notable Bearers
- Richard Reiner (1929-2015) - British actor known for his work in theatre and television.
- Klaus Reiner - Contemporary German-born British entrepreneur and philanthropist.
- Maeve Reiner - Notable British fashion designer specialising in sustainable and eco-friendly clothing.
Variants
Variants of the surname Reiner include Rayner, Rainer, Reinerus (Latinised form), and Reinert.
References
- Hanks, P., Hardcastle, K., & Hodges, F. (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (2006). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
The surname Reiner holds a place in the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse origins of the British population.
There are approximately 118 people named Reiner in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Reiner.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Carl
- Chaim
- Cliff
- David
- Joseph
- Marco
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Toby
Female
- Andrea
- Cecile
- Charlotte
- Fradel
- Joan
- Katja
- Leah
- Miriam
- Noemi
- Shirley
Similar and related surnames
- Ragner
- Rahner
- Rainer
- Raineri
- Rainero
- Rainier
- Rainieri
- Rainor
- Raner
- Raneri
- Ranier
- Ranieri
- Ranner
- Raynar
- Rayner
- Raynor
- Reaner
- Reener
- Regner
- Regnery
- Regnier
- Reigner
- Reignier
- Reinard
- Reinarz
- Reine
- Reinerio
- Reiners
- Reinert
- Renaro
- Rener
- Renier
- Reniers
- Renirie
- Renner
- Renners
- Rennier
- Rennor
- Reynar
- Reyner
- Reynier
- Reyniers
- Reynor
- Riener
- Rieunier
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.