There are
636
Rainiers in the USA
Rainier is the
35395th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Rainier

PrinceRainier

Prince Rainier III was the ruling prince of Monaco from 1949 until his death in 2005. He married American actress Grace Kelly and was known for his efforts to modernize Monaco and transform it into a major tourist destination.

RainierMaria

Rainier Maria Rilke was a Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist. He is widely recognized as one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets and is known for his collections 'Duino Elegies' and 'The Sonnets to Orpheus'.

RainierIII,

Rainier III, Count of Hainaut, was a powerful nobleman in the medieval Low Countries. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region and was known for his military prowess and diplomatic skills.

RainierIV,

Rainier IV, Duke of Lorraine, was a medieval ruler of the Duchy of Lorraine. He expanded the territory of Lorraine and played a crucial role in the political and military conflicts of his time.

Rainierde

Rainier de Grimaldi was a medieval nobleman and military leader. He was a member of the prominent Grimaldi family and contributed to the defense of Monaco against various invaders.

RainierWolfcastle

Rainier Wolfcastle is a fictional character in the animated sitcom 'The Simpsons'. He is a parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger and is known for his catchphrase 'My eyes, the goggles do nothing!'

JacquesRainier

Jacques Rainier was a French painter known for his landscapes and still lifes. He was active during the 18th century and was associated with the Rococo art movement.

PrincessAntoinette

Princess Antoinette of Monaco was a member of the princely family of Monaco by birth. She was the older sister of Prince Rainier III and played a significant role in the cultural and social life of Monaco.

RainierII,

Rainier II, Count of Hainaut, was a medieval nobleman who ruled the County of Hainaut. He was known for his military achievements and the expansion of his territory.

RainierSchoemann

Rainier Schoemann is a German film director known for his work in the horror genre. He has directed several critically acclaimed horror films, including 'Ich seh Ich seh' (Goodnight Mommy).

Rainier Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Rainier' is of French origin. It is derived from the given name 'Rainier', which means 'wise army' or 'wise warrior' in Old Germanic.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Rainier' is relatively rare and is most commonly found in France and other French-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Rainier' include 'Rainer', 'Reiner', 'Rayner', 'Ranier', 'Raynor', 'Reinert', 'Renner', 'Rayner', 'Rayna', and 'Reinert'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Rainier'.