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

Reinert, 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 Reinert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reinert in America

Reinert is the 6269th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reinert surname appeared 5,450 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Reinert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reinert 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 Reinert

The surname REINERT is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the German word "Rein," meaning "pure" or "clean," combined with the suffix "-ert," indicating an occupation or characteristic. The name likely referred to a person who worked as a cleaner or maintained purity in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REINERT name can be found in the Bavarian town of Regensburg, where a certain Reinhart Reinert was mentioned in a tax record from 1327. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

During the 16th century, the REINERT name appeared in various Germanic regions, including the Palatinate and Saxony. In 1572, a Johannes Reinert from the town of Worms was listed as a member of the local guild of tanners, indicating the family's involvement in the leather industry.

The REINERT surname gained further prominence in the 17th century, with several notable figures bearing the name. Johann Reinert (1612-1679), a renowned theologian and philosopher from Strasbourg, authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. Meanwhile, in the city of Nuremberg, the Reinert family established a successful metalworking business that continued for generations.

As the name spread throughout the German-speaking world, it also found its way into other European regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the REINERT family settled in the Netherlands, where Pieter Reinert (1734-1811) became a respected merchant and civic leader in Amsterdam.

The 19th century saw the REINERT name cross the Atlantic, with many German immigrants carrying the surname to the United States and other parts of the New World. One notable example is Carl Reinert (1856-1932), a German-American architect who designed several iconic buildings in Chicago, including the Auditorium Theatre.

Throughout its long history, the REINERT surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, merchants, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name continues to carry a sense of purity and diligence, reflecting the values of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reinert

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

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

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