About Ranier
The surname Ranier is of Germanic origin and is derived from the personal name Reginheri, which means "counsel-army" or "advice-army." It is composed of the elements "regin," meaning "counsel" or "advice," and "heri," meaning "army" or "warrior." The name Ranier was likely given to someone who was wise or knowledgeable, or perhaps to a military leader or advisor.
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The surname Ranier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ranier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ranier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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