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UK surname

Reiner

A German occupational surname referring to someone who cleans or purifies, derived from the Middle High German "reinen."

In the 1881 census there were 32 people recorded with the Reiner surname, ranking it #29,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 112, ranked #28,844, up from #29,082 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Sutton and Shropshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Reiner is 113 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 250.0%.

1881 census count

32

Ranked #29,082

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2015

113 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Reiner had 32 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,082 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 39 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Reiner surname distribution map

The map shows where the Reiner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Reiner surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Reiner over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 15 #30,614
1861 historical 39 #29,099
1881 historical 32 #29,082
1891 historical 34 #31,604
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 36 #29,370
1997 modern 68 #30,810
1998 modern 78 #30,192
1999 modern 81 #30,037
2000 modern 77 #30,486
2001 modern 74 #30,600
2002 modern 82 #30,181
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 86 #30,019
2005 modern 76 #31,267
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 87 #30,666
2008 modern 93 #30,123
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 107 #28,979
2012 modern 93 #31,409
2013 modern 103 #30,235
2014 modern 108 #29,658
2015 modern 113 #28,645
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Reiners are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Sutton and Shropshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 029 Hackney
2 Sutton 017 Sutton
3 Shropshire 039 Shropshire
4 Hackney 004 Hackney
5 Hackney 003 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Reiner

These lists show first names that appear often with the Reiner surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Reiner

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Reiner, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Reiner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Reiner household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Reiner is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Reiner is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Reiner falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Reiner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Reiner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Reiner

The surname Reiner is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German word "reinen," meaning "pure" or "clean." This name is thought to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked in a profession that required cleanliness, such as a launderer or a bleacher.

The earliest known record of the Reiner surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, where it is believed to have first emerged. In the medieval period, the name was often spelled as "Reinaer" or "Reyner."

In the 14th century, the Reiner surname appeared in various historical records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg. This suggests that the name had spread beyond Bavaria and into other parts of Germany by this time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Reiner surname was Johannes Reiner, a Catholic priest who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several church records from that period.

In the 16th century, the name Reiner appeared in the town of Ansbach, located in the modern-day German state of Bavaria. A notable figure from this era was Hans Reiner, a goldsmith who was born in Ansbach around 1510 and became a respected craftsman in the region.

During the 17th century, the Reiner surname gained prominence in the city of Frankfurt, where several individuals bearing this name were involved in various trades and professions. One example is Johann Reiner, a merchant who lived in Frankfurt in the mid-1600s and was known for his successful business ventures.

Another notable individual with the Reiner surname was Carl Christian Reiner, a German philosopher and theologian who lived in the 18th century (1701-1768). He was born in the town of Alfeld and made significant contributions to the field of natural theology.

In the 19th century, the Reiner surname spread further throughout Germany and into neighboring countries. One notable figure from this era was Gustav Reiner (1819-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.

As the name Reiner evolved over time, various place names and older spellings emerged. For example, the town of Reinerhausen in the German state of Hesse is believed to be derived from the Reiner surname, with "hausen" meaning "village" or "settlement" in German.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Reiner families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Reiner surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Wiltshire leads with 8 Reiners recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.00x.

County Total Index
Wiltshire 8 29.00x
Middlesex 7 2.24x
Surrey 7 4.60x
Hampshire 5 7.82x
Suffolk 2 5.26x
Yorkshire 2 0.65x
Glamorgan 1 1.84x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Trowbridge in Wiltshire leads with 8 Reiners recorded in 1881 and an index of 655.74x.

Place Total Index
Trowbridge 8 655.74x
Hampstead London 7 144.03x
Portsea 5 39.90x
Bermondsey 3 32.29x
Grundisburgh 2 2222.22x
Guildford Holy Trinity 2 689.66x
Sutton 2 181.82x
Ilkley 1 196.08x
Sheffield 1 10.16x
Swansea St Thomas 1 181.82x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Reiner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 3
Margaret 2
Sarah 2
Ann 1
Annie 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Frieda 1
Sar.E. 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Reiner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 3
James 2
Salamon 2
William 2
Andrew 1
Arthur 1
Chas. 1
Chas.F. 1
David 1
Driglet 1
Henry 1
Joseph 1
Reinhard 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Reiner households.

FAQ

Reiner surname: questions and answers

How common was the Reiner surname in 1881?

In 1881, 32 people were recorded with the Reiner surname. That placed it at #29,082 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Reiner surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Reiner a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Reiner surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to someone who cleans or purifies, derived from the Middle High German "reinen."

What does the Reiner map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Reiner bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.