Reisner

Reisner Meaning & Origin

About Reisner
The surname Reisner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Reisner," meaning "copper smith" or "brass worker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "risenære," which refers to someone who works with copper or brass, shaping and crafting various objects. The name Reisner is therefore associated with individuals who were skilled metalworkers in medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Reisner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Reisner: 1,806
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,051
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reisner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈraɪsnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reisner in Braille

Here's how to represent Reisner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Reisner in braille

How to sign the name Reisner using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Reisner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Reisner in sign language

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