Schreiner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Schreiner family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Schreiner is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a joiner, specialized carpenter, or cabinetmaker. The name and its many variations come from the Latin word Scrinium which means carpenter or woodworker.

Early Origins of the Schreiner family

The surname Schreiner was first found in Franconia and Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this nation a landmark contributor to the development of Europe.

Early History of the Schreiner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schreiner research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1405, 1857, 1864, 1868, 1899, 1914 and 1919 are included under the topic Early Schreiner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schreiner Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Schreiner include Schreiner, Schreindl, Schryner (mediaeval), Shriner, Schriner, Schreindel, Shrindel and many more.

Early Notables of the Schreiner family

Prominent among members of the name Schreiner in this period include

William Philip Schreiner (1857-1919), who was the Prime Minister of South Africa in 1899, and was appointed high commissioner for the Union of London in 1914

Schreiner Ranking

In the United States, the name Schreiner is the 4,591^st most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Schreiner 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 Schreiners to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Schreiner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Simon Schreiner, who settled in America with his wife and five children in 1709
Martin Schreiner, who settled in America in 1709
Hans Jacob Schreiner, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
Jacob Schreiner, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
Hans Adam Schreiner, who arrived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1719
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Schreiner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Simon Schreiner, a Hessian mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War
John A Schreiner, who landed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1822 2
Joseph Schreiner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
Mathilde Schreiner, who settled in Texas in 1847
Miss Schreiner, who arrived in North America in 1848 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Schreiner (post 1700) +

Lisa Schreiner, American Republican politician, Chair of Izard County Republican Party, 2003 3
Anja Schreiner (b. 1967), professional female bodybuilder from Germany
Josef Schreiner, German cross country skier
Olive Schreiner (1855-1920), who under the pen name Ralph Iron, was a famous South African novelist, essayist, and feminist
The Right Hon William Philip Schreiner (1857-1919), anti-Imperialist Prime Minister of the Cape Colony during the South African War (1899-1902)
Bernard Schreiner (b. 1937), French politician

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html