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

Reindl, 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 Reindl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reindl in America

Reindl is the 22646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reindl surname appeared 1,133 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 Reindl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reindl 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 Reindl

The surname REINDL originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the old German word "rein", meaning "pure" or "clean", and the suffix "-dl" which was a common diminutive ending used to form surnames. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a clean or pure body of water, or possibly someone with a pure or virtuous character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REINDL surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from Bavaria, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Reyndl", "Reindel", and "Reintel", reflecting the regional variations in language and spelling at the time.

In the 14th century, the name REINDL is mentioned in the Hausbücher, a series of historical records from the city of Nuremberg. These records document the presence of several REINDL families in the city, indicating that the name had become established in this region of Germany.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the REINDL surname was Hans Reindl, a German goldsmith and engraver who was active in Nuremberg between 1520 and 1550. His intricate metalwork pieces are still admired for their craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Another prominent individual with the REINDL name was Johann Reindl, a Bavarian architect and master builder who lived from 1677 to 1744. He is renowned for his work on several churches and monasteries in southern Germany, including the Benedictine Abbey of Ettal.

In the 19th century, a renowned REINDL was the German painter and lithographer Franz Reindl (1820-1895). His landscape paintings and illustrations captured the beauty of the Bavarian countryside and are considered important works of the Biedermeier period.

As the REINDL surname spread beyond Germany, it also gained a foothold in other regions of Europe. For instance, in the 18th century, there are records of REINDL families in the Czech lands, where the name was spelled as "Reindl" or "Rejndl".

Throughout its long history, the REINDL surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany and neighboring countries, often associated with regions such as Bavaria, Austria, and the Czech Republic. While its origins lie in the Middle Ages, the name continues to be carried by many individuals today, reflecting its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reindl

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

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 Reindl 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 Reindl 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 Reindl was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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