Schreiner is a

family name In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of German origin.

Origin

''Schreiner'' is an

occupational surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, ...

and refers to a

woodworker Woodworking is the skill of making items from wood, and includes cabinet making (cabinetry and furniture), wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and woodturning. History Along with stone, clay and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials ...

and often more specifically to a maker of fine woodwork; thus it translates to English as "

joiner A joiner is an artisan and tradesperson who builds things by joining pieces of wood, particularly lighter and more ornamental work than that done by a carpenter, including furniture and the "fittings" of a house, ship, etc. Joiners may work in ...

", "

cabinetmaker A cabinet is a case or cupboard with shelves and/or drawers for storing or displaying items. Some cabinets are stand alone while others are built in to a wall or are attached to it like a medicine cabinet. Cabinets are typically made of wood (s ...

", or (most broadly) "

carpenter Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, Shipbuilding, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. ...

". Thus, for example, a German man of the Middle Ages named Johann Schreiner was literally "John the cabinetmaker", which differentiated him from other local men also named Johann, such as Johann Bäcker (John the baker) or Johann Weißkopf (White-haired John). Some English spelling variations of the name are Shreiner, Schriner, and Shriner. (In the case of the

Shriners Shriners International, formally known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS), is an American Masonic society established in 1870 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Shriners International describes itself ...

organization, however, the name came from the English word ''shrine'' in the organization's full title, rather than through any founder surnamed Shriner.)

Notable people

Schreiner

Alexander Schreiner Alexander Ferdinand Schreiner (July 31, 1901 – September 15, 1987)

, organist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir * Armin Schreiner, influential Croatian industrialist, banker and Jewish activist killed during the Holocaust *

Bernard Schreiner Bernard Schreiner (16 August 1937 – 24 March 2020), was a French politician. Schreiner was born in Brumath, Bas-Rhin. He fought in the Algerian War and was decorated with the Croix de la Valeur Militaire. He was elected as a representative on ...

, French politician *

Dave Schreiner David Nathan Schreiner (March 5, 1921 – June 21, 1945) was an American football player. From Lancaster in southwest Wisconsin, he was a two-time All-American and the 1942 Big Ten Most Valuable Player end at Wisconsin and a 1943 second round ...

, American athlete * David Schreiner, American politician * Felix Schreiner (born 1986), German politician * Josef Schreiner, German athlete * Jumbo Schreiner (born 1967), German actor *

Knut Schreiner Knut Schreiner (born 18 December 1974 in Bergen, Norway), is a Norwegian singer, musician and producer currently residing in Oslo. Also known by his stage name Euroboy, he has been part of important Norwegian bands like Kåre and The Cavemen known ...

, aka ''Euroboy'', Norwegian musician * Kristian Schreiner, Norwegian physical anthropologist *

Mike Schreiner Mike Schreiner ( ; born 9 June 1969) is a Canadian politician who has served as the leader of the Green Party of Ontario since 2009. Schreiner sits as a member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), representing Guelph; his 2018 election made him th ...

(born 1969), Canadian politician *

Olive Schreiner Olive Schreiner (24 March 1855 – 11 December 1920) was a South African author, pacifist, anti-war campaigner and intellectual. She is best remembered today for her novel ''The Story of an African Farm'' (1883), which has been highly acclaimed ...

, South African author *

Oliver Schreiner Oliver Deneys Schreiner Military Cross, MC King's Counsel, KC (29 December 1890 – 27 July 1980), was a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of South Africa. One of the most renowned South African judges, he was passed over twice ...

, South Africa judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of South Africa *

Ottmar Schreiner Ottmar Schreiner (21 February 1946 – 6 April 2013) was a German lawyer and left-wing politician. He was known as one of the leading leftists in his party, SPD. Education and career Schreiner studied law at the University of Saarbrücken, ...

, German politician *

William Philip Schreiner William Philip Schreiner (30 August 1857 – 28 June 1919) was a barrister, politician, statesman and Prime Minister of the Cape Colony during the Second Boer War. Early life Schreiner was born at Wittebergen Mission Station near Hersc ...

(1857-1919), South African politician

Schriner

Joe Schriner Joseph Charles Schriner (born March 3, 1955) is an American political activist and journalist. Schriner has run for the United States presidency in six consecutive election cycles spanning from 2000 to 2020. Advocating Christian democratic poli ...

(born 1955), American political candidate *

Sweeney Schriner David "Sweeney" Schriner (November 30, 1911 – July 4, 1990) was a Russian-born Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Americans and Toronto Maple Leafs. He was ...

(1911-1990), Canadian hockey player and Hall of Famer

Shriner

Earl Kenneth Shriner Earl Kenneth Shriner is an American criminal who in 1990 was convicted of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree rape and first-degree assault of seven-year-old Ryan Alan Hade and sentenced to 131 years' imprisonment. Criminal career Shrin ...

, American criminal *

Herb Shriner Herbert Arthur "Herb" Shriner (May 29, 1918 – April 23, 1970) was an American humorist, radio personality, actor, and television host. Shriner was known for his homespun monologues, usually about his home state of Indiana. He was frequently co ...

(1918-1970), American entertainer *

Kin Shriner Kin Shriner (born December 6, 1953) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Scott Baldwin on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and its spin-off, ''Port Charles''. Early life Shriner and his twin brother, actor Wil Shriner, w ...

(born 1953), American actor *

Scott Shriner Scott Gardner Shriner (born July 11, 1965) is an American musician best known as a member of the rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded twelve studio albums. Joining the band in 2001, Shriner is the band's longest serving bass guitarist. Prio ...

(born 1965), American musician *

Wil Shriner Wil Herbert Shriner (born December 6, 1953) is an American actor, comedian, film director, screenwriter and game show host. Life and career Shriner was born in New York City, New York (state), New York, the twin brother of soap opera actor Kin ...

(born 1953), American entertainer

Enterprises and institutions

Schreiner's Schreiner's, also known as Charles Schreiner & Company, was a department store located in downtown Kerrville, Texas, operated by Fort Worth-based Dunlaps. History In 1858, Charles Schreiner, Sr., a French immigrant and former Texas Ranger, purc ...

department store *

Schreiner Airways Schreiner Airways was a charter, passenger and cargo airline based in the Netherlands. History Schreiner was an offshore helicopter operator which was founded in 1945. The various flight operations were split amongst several companies of the Sch ...

Schreiner University Schreiner University is a private Presbyterian university in Kerrville, Texas. The university enrolls an estimated 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers over 40 four-year undergraduate programs, an MBA and a master of education. ...

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