2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ginnery
A surname derived from the Old French term "ginour," referring to someone who operated a gin or machine for cleaning cotton.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Ginnery. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ginnery surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Ginnery in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginnery, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ginnery
The surname GINNERY has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gynnan," which means "to begin" or "to start." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a beginner or a novice in a particular trade or profession.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GINNERY can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Ginneri." This document was a census-like survey conducted during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insight into the distribution and variations of surnames at that time.
The GINNERY surname may also have connections to certain place names in England, particularly those containing the word "gin," which was a medieval term for a mechanical device used for lifting or hauling. For instance, the village of Ginney in Hertfordshire could have contributed to the development of the surname.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Ginnour" and "Gynour," as documented in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. These records offer a glimpse into the lives of individuals bearing the GINNERY surname during that period.
One notable figure with this surname was John Ginnery, a merchant and landowner who lived in Essex in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical records, including the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1487.
Another individual of note was Richard Ginnery, a yeoman farmer from Gloucestershire born in 1543. He is mentioned in the parish records of Bitton, providing insight into the agricultural roots of some GINNERY families.
In the 17th century, the GINNERY surname can be found in various parts of England, including London, where a certain Thomas Ginnery (1623-1688) worked as a goldsmith and jeweler. His name appears in the records of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
During the 18th century, the GINNERY surname spread further across England, with notable individuals such as William Ginnery (1712-1789), a successful merchant from Bristol, and Sarah Ginnery (1741-1823), a renowned author and poet from Northamptonshire.
In the 19th century, the name continued to be represented in various professions and walks of life. One example is Robert Ginnery (1812-1878), a respected architect from Yorkshire who designed several notable buildings in the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ginnery
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginnery, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ginnery bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ginnery surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.5% · 115
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ginnery
Ginnery appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+16 bearers (+16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,287 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+16.0%) | Up 7,287 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 362 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ginnery surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #143,511 | -0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 118 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ginnery bearers went from 116 to 118 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 362 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #143,511.
FAQ
Ginnery surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ginnery?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Ginnery. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Ginnery?
Ginnery ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Ginnery. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ginnery.
Has Ginnery become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ginnery went from 116 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Ginnery?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginnery, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ginnery in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ginnery appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.5%), Black (0.8%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ginnery (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ginnery mean?
A surname derived from the Old French term "ginour," referring to someone who operated a gin or machine for cleaning cotton. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ginnery (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Ginnery?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.