Surname Reindl - Meaning and Origin

Unlocking Identity: An iGENEA DNA exploration into the Reindl Lineage

Discovering the roots of your family tree and understanding the full extent of your ancestral history can be a profoundly emotional and life-altering experience. This piece focuses on how DNA testing through iGENEA helped me unearth surprising facts about the Reindl lineage, shaping my identity and acknowledging the impact of my lineage on my present.

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Reindl: What does the surname Reindl mean?

The last name Reindl is of Germanic origin with references to reindeer. It is thought to be derived from German personal name Reinold or the Middle High German name Reinhold. These name references have meanings including ‘wise protector’ and ‘wise counsel’ respectively, though the etymology is uncertain.

Reindl is a relatively rare last name, and can be found predominantly in Austria and Germany. It is one of the oldest documented surnames in Europe, 2017 records showing instances dating back to 1251 AD. The earliest identified mention of the Reindl name is in Regensburg, Germany in the 13th century.

In modern times, the Reindl surname continues to be found in Austria, Germany, and in some other countries where German has been established as a language. It is thought to identify persons of noble birth or prestige, owing to references to the noble Reindl families during the Middle Ages. People with the name Reindl also include jewelers, merchants, and other artisans.

It is believed that the Reindl name has helped to shape the culture, traditions, and values of the countries in which it can be found today. It has also been adopted by many people making their mark in the arts, especially in literature and music.

Reindl: Where does the name Reindl come from?

The surname Reindl is most common today in Germany and Austria. It is a very old name, with records of the family appearing first in the 15th century in Austria. It has several possible sources. It could be derived from the German word "Reindl" meaning "small deer wanderer," or it could originate from the place name "Reindl," which is a town in Austria. Additionally, the name could be derived from the word "Reinhold" meaning "guardian of order" or the word "Reinold" meaning "wise advisor."

In terms of modern day use, Reindl is most common in Austria, although there is some presence of the name in other German-speaking countries, such as Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. In the United States, the surname Reindl is not particularly common. According to the 2020 US Census, there are fewer than 1,000 people with the last name Reindl living in the United States. There are also small numbers of Reindles living in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

Variations of the surname Reindl

The Reindl surname can have many variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin. Some of the more commonly seen forms include Reyndl, Reindel, Reindel, Reindele, and Raindl.

Variants with similar spellings include Reindla, Reindle, Rayndl, Reindal, Reimdl, Reinhldl, Raimdl, Reinle, Reimdl, Raindl, Raindle, Rehndl, Rehndla, Reendl, Reendla, Rehndel, Rehndele, Rendle, and Reendla.

The Reindl surname is also found in many other cultures around the world. In Germany, for example, it is sometimes written as Reichl. In Austria it can be seen as Reason, Reudel, Reutel, Reital, and Riutel. It may even be seen in other regions of Europe, such as Switzerland, as Reindal, Reindahl, and Reyndl.

Other cultures may give the Reindl surname more alternate spellings, such as Reindel in Czech and Slovak and Rinaldi or Rainaldi in Italy. It can even be seen in Jewish communities as Reynaldo, Reidel, and Reinhald.

In America, the Reindl surname has often become changed to Reindal, Reindel, Reindell, Reindl, and Reindal. It may have also become anglicized to Rinell, Rainell, Reinel, Reinell, and Reinauer.

Famous people with the name Reindl

• Ferdinand Reindl: an Austrian sculptor belonging to the Academy of Fine Arts.
• Rudolf Reindl: a former Austrian bobsledder who won silver at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
• Philip Reindl: a Swiss-American actor and stuntman who has performed in television shows including Babylon 5 and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
• Johannes Reindl: a German author who has published several works including A Shadow is Traveling Through Time and I Meant to Fly.
• Christian Reindl: an Austrian filmmaker who is known for his award-winning films, including The Gates of Silence, Winner of the 2001 São Paulo International Film Festival.
• Wolfgang Reindl: a German mathematician who is expert in knot theory and low-dimensional topology.
• Reinhard Reindl: a German architect who founded the Berlin-based International Architecture Conservation Initiative, and was instrumental in the restoration of the Cologne Cathedral.
• Ossi Reindl: an Austrian politician who is a former Member of the European Parliament, representing the Austrian Social Democratic Party.
• Werner Reindl: a German writer and librarian, whose works of fiction include Mann mit dem Bleistift and Black and White: Trilogy of Love.
• Thomas Reindl: an Austrian musician and composer, known for composing for the Vienna State Ballet and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Other surnames

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