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

Ginart, 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 Ginart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ginart in America

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

The Ginart 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 Ginart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ginart 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 Ginart

The surname GINART originates from the Balearic Islands, an archipelago located in the western Mediterranean Sea off the eastern coast of Spain. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, when the islands were under the control of the Crown of Aragon.

The name GINART is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "giner," meaning "juniper," a type of evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname or a descriptive name given to someone who lived near or worked with juniper plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GINART surname can be found in the archives of the Majorcan town of Inca, dating back to the late 15th century. In these records, a certain Guillem GINART is mentioned as a landowner and farmer.

In the 16th century, the GINART family became prominent in the town of Pollença, where they held various positions of power and influence. Bartomeu GINART (1550-1620) was a prominent lawyer and member of the local council, while his son, Guillem GINART (1578-1642), served as the town's mayor.

One notable member of the GINART family was Miquel GINART (1720-1795), a Majorcan scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of the Balearic Islands. His most famous work, "Historia del Reino de Mallorca," published in 1787, is considered a seminal text on the island's history.

In the 19th century, the GINART surname spread beyond the Balearic Islands as members of the family migrated to other parts of Spain and Latin America. Juan GINART (1812-1879), a merchant from Palma de Mallorca, established a successful business in Havana, Cuba, where he became a prominent figure in the local Spanish community.

Another noteworthy GINART was Lluís GINART (1865-1942), a Catalan painter and illustrator who was part of the Modernista movement. His works, which often depicted scenes of Majorcan life and landscapes, are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections in Spain and abroad.

Throughout its history, the GINART surname has maintained strong ties to its Balearic roots, with many descendants of the original families still residing in the islands today. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over the centuries, its connection to the juniper plant and the rich cultural heritage of the Balearic Islands remains a source of pride for those who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ginart

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

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

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