Explore the Family Name Reiner
The meaning of Reiner
1. German: from a personal name formed with the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + hari, heri ‘army’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). 2. German: topographic name for someone living at the edge of a field or wood, from Middle High German rein ‘edge, embankment’. 3. Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Rajner or Slovenian Rajnar: from a personal name of German origin (see 1 above). Compare Rainer 5.
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How common is the last name Reiner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reiner has seen a fluctuation in popularity over the last decade. In the year 2000, the Reiner name held the rank of 6,337 in terms of prevalence but dropped slightly in popularity to the 6,522 spot by 2010, marking a change of -2.92%. In contrast, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 4,951 to 5,202 during the same timeframe, an increase of 5.07%. The proportion of individuals with the Reiner surname per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,337 | #6,522 | -2.92% |
| Count | 4,951 | 5,202 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.84 | 1.76 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reiner
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the Reiner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides further insights. In 2000, the vast majority (95.11%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that saw a minor decrease to 94.29% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase of 33.19%, rising from 2.38% to 3.17% over the decade. There was also a slight increase within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going up from 0.50% to 0.67%. However, the portion identifying as Black or as having two or more races saw slight decreases, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a small increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 94.29% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.17% | 33.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.15% | -10.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.67% | 34% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.42% | -4.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.29% | 11.54% |
Reiner ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Reiner is British & Irish, which comprises 27.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (26.9%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (23.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 27.2% |
| French & German | 26.9% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 23.0% |
| Other | 22.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Reiner
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Reiner have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
What Reiner haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Reiner is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-M5021 and J-CTS5368, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Iglesias, Falcon, Edelman, Pereira, Grimm, Santos, Oliveira, Valdes, Simons, Rodrigues.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Reiner surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Reiner have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Reiner" Surname 46.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Reiner" Surname 16.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Reiner" Surname 19.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Reiner" Surname 19.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Reiner?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Reiner are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition