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

Ginder, 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 Ginder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ginder in America

Ginder is the 16481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ginder surname appeared 1,743 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ginder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ginder 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 Ginder

The surname Ginder has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "ginden," meaning "to find" or "to discover." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a keen eye for finding lost items or perhaps a skilled hunter or explorer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ginder can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to 1387. A certain Hans Ginder is mentioned as a landowner in the area. Another early reference is found in the city archives of Regensburg from 1412, where a merchant named Peter Ginder is listed among the local tradesmen.

The Ginder name also appears in some historical manuscripts from the region, such as the Heidelberg Codex from the late 15th century, which mentions a scribe named Johann Ginder. This indicates that the name was not only held by landowners and merchants but also by scholars and scribes during that time.

In the 16th century, the name Ginder began to spread beyond Germany, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure was Hans Ginder, a Swiss clockmaker born in 1524, who is credited with creating some of the earliest mechanical clocks in Europe.

As the centuries passed, the Ginder name continued to be found across various parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a German philosopher and theologian named Johann Ginder (1697-1765) gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. Another notable figure was the Austrian painter Wilhelm Ginder (1828-1892), whose landscapes and portraits were highly regarded during the Romantic era.

During the 19th century, the Ginder name made its way to other parts of the world as families emigrated from Europe. One such individual was Friedrich Ginder (1841-1918), a German-born farmer who settled in South Africa and became a prominent figure in the local agricultural community.

While the surname Ginder is not as common as some other German names, it has left its mark on history through various individuals who have contributed to different fields over the centuries, from art and philosophy to craftsmanship and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ginder

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

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

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