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

Germinal, 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 Germinal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Germinal in America

Germinal is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Germinal surname appeared 100 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 Germinal.

The history of the last name Germinal

The surname "GERMINAL" is of French origin and dates back to the late 18th century. It is derived from the French word "germinal," which refers to the seventh month of the French Republican calendar, introduced during the French Revolution in 1793. This month's name was inspired by the Latin word "germen," meaning "bud" or "sprout," reflecting the spring season.

The earliest known record of the surname "GERMINAL" appears in official documents from the French Revolutionary period, such as birth, marriage, and death registers. It is believed that the name was adopted by individuals who celebrated the ideals of the French Revolution or were born during the month of Germinal (March 21 to April 19).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the case of Pierre Germinal, a French revolutionary and politician born in 1768. He was an active member of the Jacobin Club and served as a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "GERMINAL" was Louis Germinal (1799-1872), a French writer and journalist. He was known for his works on political and social issues, reflecting the revolutionary spirit of his time.

In the 19th century, the name "GERMINAL" appeared in various literary works, such as Émile Zola's novel "Germinal," published in 1885. The novel depicts the harsh living conditions of coal miners in northern France and their struggle for better working conditions, further cementing the connection between the name and the revolutionary ideals of the French Republic.

A prominent figure with the surname "GERMINAL" was Marie Germinal (1856-1936), a French feminist and activist. She was a co-founder of the French Union for Women's Suffrage and played a significant role in the fight for women's rights in France.

Another notable individual was Jacques Germinal (1912-1998), a French philosopher and writer. He authored several works on existentialism and was influenced by the works of Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus.

While the surname "GERMINAL" is relatively uncommon, it holds a significant place in French history and culture, representing the revolutionary spirit and ideals of the French Republic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Germinal

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

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 Germinal 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.

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 Germinal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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