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

Reinier, 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 Reinier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reinier in America

Reinier is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reinier surname appeared 351 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 Reinier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reinier 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 Reinier

The surname REINIER has its origins in the Netherlands and Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Germanic words "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "heri" meaning "army." The name was initially associated with military advisors or strategists.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname REINIER can be found in the 1587 census records of Amsterdam, where a merchant named Jan Reinier is listed as a resident. The name also appears in the 1602 marriage records of the town of Leiden, where a Pieter Reinier is documented.

In the 17th century, the surname REINIER gained prominence in the Netherlands with the birth of Reinier de Graaf (1641-1673), a renowned Dutch physician and anatomist. He is credited with the discovery of the ovarian follicles, now known as the Graafian follicles.

Another notable figure with the surname REINIER was Reinier Leers (1654-1714), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his portraiture and genre scenes. His works can be found in museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

The surname REINIER also has historical ties to the town of Reindertsen in the Netherlands, which was named after an early settler with the name Reinder or Reinier. The town's name has since evolved to Reindertsdijk, but its connection to the surname REINIER remains evident.

In the 19th century, a German composer named Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) adopted the alternative spelling REINIER for his surname. He was a prolific composer and conductor, renowned for his contributions to the Romantic era of classical music.

Furthermore, the surname REINIER has been associated with several notable military figures throughout history. One such individual was Gerrit Reinier, a Dutch naval officer who played a crucial role in the Dutch East Indies during the 17th century.

While the surname REINIER has its roots in the Netherlands and Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in its Germanic origins and its association with military strategy, medicine, art, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reinier

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

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

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