Herbert Reinke

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herbert Reinke — Germanic
233K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herbert Reinke is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Herbert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto. The surname Reinke: Andreas Reinke (born 1969), German footballer Andreas Reinke (rower) (born 1962), German rower Ernst Reinke (1891–1943), German politician Friedrich Berthold Reinke (1862–1919), German anatomist George Reinke (1914–2009), American politician Johannes Reinke (1849–1931), German botanist and philosopher Judy Rising Reinke, American diplomat Mitch Reinke (born 1996), American ice hockey defenseman Russell Reinke (1921–2004), Canadian businessman and politician Ruth Reinke Whitney (1928–1999), American magazine editor Steve Reinke (born 1963), Canadian video artist and filmmaker Steve Reinke (spee. Herbert is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 233K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Herbert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Herbert

Germanic

Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.

Surname: Reinke

English

Andreas Reinke (born 1969), German footballer Andreas Reinke (rower) (born 1962), German rower Ernst Reinke (1891–1943), German politician Friedrich Berthold Reinke (1862–1919), German anatomist George Reinke (1914–2009), American politician Johannes Reinke (1849–1931), German botanist and philosopher Judy Rising Reinke, American diplomat Mitch Reinke (born 1996), American ice hockey defenseman Russell Reinke (1921–2004), Canadian businessman and politician Ruth Reinke Whitney (1928–1999), American magazine editor Steve Reinke (born 1963), Canadian video artist and filmmaker Steve Reinke (spee.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Herbert is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Herbert by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Herbert Reinke

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Herbert Reinke:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Herbert?
The first name Herbert originates from Germanic. Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.
When was Herbert most popular?
The name Herbert reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Reinke?
The surname Reinke originates from English. Andreas Reinke (born 1969), German footballer Andreas Reinke (rower) (born 1962), German rower Ernst Reinke (1891–1943), German politician Friedrich Berthold Reinke (1862–1919), German anatomist George Reinke (1914–2009), American politician Johannes Reinke (1849–1931), German botanist and philosopher Judy Rising Reinke, American diplomat Mitch Reinke (born 1996), American ice hockey defenseman Russell Reinke (1921–2004), Canadian businessman and politician Ruth Reinke Whitney (1928–1999), American magazine editor Steve Reinke (born 1963), Canadian video artist and filmmaker Steve Reinke (spee.
What are the origins of the name Herbert Reinke?
The name Herbert Reinke combines two different traditions: the first name Herbert has Germanic roots, while the surname Reinke originates from English.
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