Reisner

Meaning

One who travels or journeys, derived from the word for traveler or rider.

Etymology

From the German word Reise (journey) or the Yiddish equivalent, combined with the agent suffix -er. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a merchant, peddler, or traveling salesman.

About the Reisner Surname

An occupational surname indicating someone who traveled for business or trade. The name is found in both German and Jewish communities with similar meanings.

Distribution

German-speaking countries and Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe.

Notable Bearers

Carl Reisner (Austrian film director), Hans Reisner (German writer)

People with the Reisner Surname