Find out how popular the last name Kreiner is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kreiner.

Kreiner, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kreiner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kreiner in America

Kreiner is the 22436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kreiner surname appeared 1,147 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kreiner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kreiner to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kreiner

The surname Kreiner is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "krein," which means "crane," suggesting a possible occupation or location connection for the original bearer of the name.

One of the earliest documented references to the Kreiner name is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Anhalt region of Germany, dated around 1200. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Kreyner" and "Krainer," indicating regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 14th century, the Kreiner name was recorded in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Nuremberg, a significant historical document that chronicled the lives and activities of the city's residents. This suggests that the Kreiner family had established themselves in the city during that period.

One notable individual bearing the Kreiner name was Johannes Kreiner, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Nuremberg around 1420 and is known for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis.

Another prominent figure was Caspar Kreiner, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th century (c. 1550-1610). He was renowned for his religious paintings and engravings, which adorned churches and monasteries throughout Germany.

In the 17th century, the Kreiner name appeared in the records of the village of Kreindorf, located in present-day Austria. It is believed that the village may have been named after an early Kreiner settler, further reinforcing the connection between the name and a possible location or occupation.

During the 18th century, the Kreiner family spread across various regions of Germany and Austria, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Johann Georg Kreiner (1707-1779), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg.

Throughout history, the Kreiner name has maintained a presence in various fields, including academia, arts, and religious institutions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kreiner

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kreiner.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kreiner was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kreiner has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kreiner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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