Reijnders

Reijnders is a Dutch surname of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Reijn" or "son of Rein". The given name Rein itself is a short form of Germanic names like Reinard or Reinhardt, which often translate to "brave counsel" or "strong counsel". The surname is found predominantly in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Several individuals with the surname Reijnders have achieved recognition in various fields. In the realm of sports, Tijjani Reijnders is a notable Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for AC Milan and the Netherlands national team. His career has seen him play for clubs such as AZ Alkmaar and PEC Zwolle.

Beyond sports, the surname Reijnders also appears in historical and artistic contexts. While less prominent on a global scale, individuals with this surname have contributed to local communities and industries within the Netherlands. The distribution of the surname suggests a significant concentration in certain provinces, indicating historical familial settlement patterns. Genealogists often trace Reijnders family trees back several generations to understand migration and occupational histories within the Low Countries.