| ![Show Contents]() Reinier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Bavaria, Germany is the original homeland of the Reinier family. Reinier is a patronymic name, a type of surname that derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Reinier was derived from the Old Germanic personal name Raginhari, which is composed of the Old German elements ragin, which means counsel, and hard, which means hardy. Early Origins of the Reinier familyThe surname Reinier was first found in Bavaria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. Chronicles first mention Reinerus Reynberti of Rostolk around 1280. The Latin "Renerus" also became "Reinher" from which "Reinhard" was formed. In their later history the Reiners became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Reinier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reinier research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1606, 1647 and 1728 are included under the topic Early Reinier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reinier Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Reinier include Reiner, Reine, Reinere, Rhiner, Reiners, Rainer, Rainers, Rainert, Rainere, Renerus (Latin) and many more. Early Notables of the Reinier familyProminent among members of the name Reinier in this period include - Vincentio (Vincenzio, Vincenzo) Reinieri (Renieri, Reiner) (1606-1647), an Italian mathematician and astronomer, close friend and disciple of Galileo Galilei
 Reinier migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Reiniers to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Reinier Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Pieter Reinier, who arrived in New York in 1664 1
Reinier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Reinier, who landed in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1754 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Reinier (post 1700) | + |
- Reinier Paping (1931-2021), Dutch speedskater, winner of the Elfstedentocht of 1963, national hero in the Netherlands
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Reinier migration to the United States 
