Find out how popular the last name Garinger is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Garinger.

Garinger, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Garinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garinger in America

Garinger is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garinger surname appeared 452 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Garinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garinger to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Garinger

The surname Garinger has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, and it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "garen," which means "to prepare" or "to make ready," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or trade involving preparation or craftsmanship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Garinger name can be found in the Heidelberg Codex, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a certain "Johannes Garinger" who was a scribe or copyist working in the city of Heidelberg, Germany.

The Garinger name has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany and neighboring regions. For example, there is a small town called Garingen located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, which may have influenced the development of the surname in that area. Additionally, there are historical records of individuals with variations of the name, such as Gäringer or Geringer, hailing from different parts of Germany and Austria.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Garinger surname throughout history, one can mention:

1. Christoph Garinger (1558-1622), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.
2. Johann Georg Garinger (1680-1737), a German architect and master builder responsible for several prominent structures in the city of Mainz.
3. Maria Garinger (1797-1874), an Austrian painter and illustrator known for her intricate botanical illustrations.
4. Wilhelm Garinger (1835-1912), a German engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early combustion engines and automotive technologies.
5. Maximilian Garinger (1889-1965), an Austrian composer and music educator who composed several operas and orchestral works.

While the Garinger surname may not be among the most common or widespread names today, its rich history and connections to various trades, professions, and regions throughout German-speaking lands make it a fascinating subject of study in the field of onomatology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garinger

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Garinger.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Garinger was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Garinger has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Garinger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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