Joseph Renner

Renner is a surname of Germanic origin. It began as an occupational surname for messengers from the Old English, Middle English, or Middle High German word rennan, meaning “runner” or “to run”. The surname has noted English, Dutch, and German origins, and can also be found in parts of France. It can also occur as a variant of the English surname Rayner and the German surname Reiner.

Adapted from the Wikipedia article on Renner (surname).