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

Ginty, 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 Ginty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ginty in America

Ginty is the 39004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ginty surname appeared 565 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 Ginty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ginty 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 Ginty

The surname Ginty is of Irish origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be an anglicized form of the Gaelic name "O'Gionntaigh," which means "descendant of Gionntach." This name is derived from the Old Irish word "gionntach," meaning "greedy" or "voracious."

The Ginty name was traditionally concentrated in the counties of Laois and Offaly, located in the Irish Midlands. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Fiants of the 16th and 17th centuries, which were records of official documents issued by the English administration in Ireland.

One notable historical figure bearing the Ginty name was Patrick Ginty, a prominent Irish Catholic landowner who lived in County Laois in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in defending the rights of Catholic tenants during a time of religious tension and discrimination.

Another early bearer of the Ginty surname was John Ginty, born in County Offaly in 1765. He served as a captain in the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and was later exiled to Australia for his involvement in the uprising against British rule.

In the 19th century, the Ginty name gained recognition through the artistic achievements of James Ginty, a renowned Irish landscape painter born in County Laois in 1835. His works, depicting the rugged beauty of the Irish countryside, are held in various art collections throughout Ireland and Europe.

Another notable figure was Michael Ginty, born in County Offaly in 1870. He was a prominent Irish nationalist and politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party in the early 20th century, advocating for Irish Home Rule and independence.

The Ginty surname can also be found in various place names in Ireland, such as Gintystown and Ginty's Cross, reflecting the historical presence of the family in certain regions.

It is important to note that while the Ginty name has a rich history in Ireland, its origins and early bearers remain shrouded in some mystery, as records from that period can be incomplete or inconsistent. However, the name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of Irish heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ginty

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

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

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