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

Ginther, 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 Ginther surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ginther in America

Ginther is the 11127th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ginther surname appeared 2,849 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 Ginther.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ginther 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 Ginther

The surname Ginther is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots traceable back to the Middle Ages. This name is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "gunt," which means "battle" or "war." It is likely that the surname was initially assigned as a descriptive name to someone who was known for their valor or prowess in combat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ginther surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 12th century. This ancient manuscript contains a reference to a man named Guntherus, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the modern-day Ginther.

The Ginther name also appears in the Berne Shaking Records, a set of manuscripts from the 14th century that documented legal disputes and property transactions in the city of Berne, Switzerland. These records mention a family with the surname Gintharius, which further supports the German origins of the name.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the Ginther surname. One such person was Johann Ginther (1592-1656), a German painter and engraver who was renowned for his intricate landscape paintings and etchings. Another was Friedrich Ginther (1809-1892), a German theologian and philosopher who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the realm of literature, the name Ginther is associated with Karl Ginther (1871-1947), an Austrian novelist and playwright who gained recognition for his works depicting life in rural Austria. Additionally, Alois Ginther (1908-1992) was an Austrian physicist and inventor whose contributions included the development of early television technology.

One of the earliest recorded place names associated with the Ginther surname is Ginthershausen, a small village in the German state of Hesse. This place name likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the Ginther family may have had a presence or influence in this region during the Middle Ages.

While the Ginther surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through emigration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich and fascinating origins of this name, which has endured for centuries and continues to be carried by countless individuals today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ginther

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

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

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