Reinecke

Meaning

Little Rein, a diminutive form of the personal name Reinhard or Rein.

Etymology

Derived from the personal name Rein with the diminutive suffix -ecke (also -eke), common in Low German and Northern German dialects. This patronymic formation became hereditary as a surname.

About the Reinecke Surname

A Low German patronymic surname derived from the personal name Rein with a diminutive suffix. The name was common among merchant and artisan families in Northern Germany.

Distribution

Northern Germany, particularly in Low German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Carl Reinecke (19th-century composer and conductor)

People with the Reinecke Surname