Ranier Family Crest & Name History

Ranier is a familiar spelling of the Italian name Ranieri.

What does the surname Ranier mean?

The family name meaning is “Counsel army”, the same as for Ranieri.

Is Ranier the same name as Ranieri?

Before spelling was fixed, Ranieri was also written Ranier. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Related forms: Raniere, Rainieri and Raineri.

Does every Ranier family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Ranieri surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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