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

Ginter, 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 Ginter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ginter in America

Ginter is the 8659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ginter surname appeared 3,795 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 Ginter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ginter 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 Ginter

The surname Ginter originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the town of Güntersen, located in the Westphalia region of western Germany. The name is thought to have evolved from the Old German word "gund," meaning "war" or "battle."

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Ginter can be found in the 13th-century records of the town of Güntersen, where a certain Henrich Ginter was mentioned as a landowner. Additionally, the name appeared in various medieval German chronicles and manuscripts, suggesting its widespread use during that period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure by the name of Hans Ginter (1510-1587) was a prominent merchant and city councilor in the German city of Nuremberg. His influential status and contributions to the city's economy and governance helped establish the Ginter name as one of prominence and respect.

Another significant individual bearing the Ginter surname was Johann Wilhelm Ginter (1676-1732), a renowned German architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in his home region, including churches, palaces, and bridges.

Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the birth of Friedrich Ginter (1801-1879), a German philosopher and educator. His works on ethics and moral philosophy gained recognition across Europe, and he was widely regarded as a leading intellectual figure of his time.

In the realm of literature, the name Ginter is associated with the German poet and novelist Wilhelm Ginter (1825-1898). His poetic works, often exploring themes of nature and the human condition, earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following during the Romantic era.

It is important to note that while the surname Ginter has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical origins and significance of the name within the German context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ginter

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

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

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