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

Ging, 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 Ging surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ging in America

Ging is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ging surname appeared 518 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 Ging.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ging 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 Ging

The surname "GING" has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was derived from the Old German word "ging," meaning "path" or "way." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a particular path or route.

In the 15th century, records show the name being spelled as "Ging" in the town of Eisenach, located in what is now the state of Thuringia, Germany. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Hans Ging, a farmer who lived in Eisenach in the late 1400s.

The name "GING" also appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 11th century. While the specific individuals mentioned are not clearly identified, the presence of the name in this important manuscript suggests that it was well-established in the area during that time.

As the name spread throughout Germany and other parts of Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Ginge," "Ginger," and "Gingrich." One notable individual with this surname was Johann Ging, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1590 to 1657. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and wrote several influential works on religious doctrine.

Another distinguished individual with the surname "GING" was Friedrich Ging, a German musician and composer who lived from 1768 to 1834. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of the clarinet and for his compositions for woodwind instruments.

In the 19th century, the name made its way to other parts of the world, including the United States, where it was sometimes anglicized to "Ging" or "Ging." One notable American with this surname was William Ging, a businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1837 to 1912. He was a successful entrepreneur in the textile industry and donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes.

While the surname "GING" is not as common as some other German names, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the region of Saxony. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, theologians, musicians, and businessmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ging

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

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

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