2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Girndt
A German surname associated with the occupation of a miller or grinder.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Girndt. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Girndt 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Girndt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Girndt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Girndt
The surname GIRNDT has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "giren," which means "to yearn" or "to desire." The name may have been given to someone who had a strong desire or yearning for something, or it could have been a nickname for a person with a particular characteristic or personality trait.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GIRNDT can be found in the town of Görlitz, located in the eastern part of Germany, near the border with Poland. In the late 16th century, a man named Hans GIRNDT was listed as a resident of the town in local records.
In the 17th century, the name GIRNDT appeared in various documents and records across different regions of Germany. For instance, in 1642, a man named Johann GIRNDT was born in the town of Oberursel, near Frankfurt. He later became a prominent merchant and trader, contributing to the local economy.
During the 18th century, the GIRNDT name gained recognition with the birth of Karl Friedrich GIRNDT in 1768 in Berlin. He was a renowned philosopher and writer, known for his works on ethics and social reform. His ideas influenced the intellectual discourse of his time and left a lasting impact on German thought.
Another notable figure was Johann Georg GIRNDT, born in 1792 in Saxony. He was a respected educator and scholar who played a significant role in the development of the education system in his region. His contributions to teaching methodologies and curriculum design were widely recognized.
In the 19th century, the GIRNDT name was associated with the arts and literature. Wilhelm GIRNDT, born in 1820 in Bavaria, was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and remain part of important art collections.
While the GIRNDT surname may not be as prevalent today as it was in past centuries, its historical significance and the accomplishments of those who bore this name have left an indelible mark on various aspects of German culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Girndt
Among Census respondents with the surname Girndt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Girndt 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 Girndt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Girndt
Girndt 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-11 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,649 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 21,649 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 4,842 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 Girndt 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 | #158,432 | #153,590 | 3.1% |
| Count | 102 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Girndt bearers went from 102 to 104 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 4,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #153,590.
FAQ
Girndt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Girndt?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Girndt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Girndt?
Girndt ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Girndt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Girndt.
Has Girndt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Girndt went from 102 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Girndt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Girndt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Girndt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Girndt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Girndt (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 Girndt mean?
A German surname associated with the occupation of a miller or grinder. 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 Girndt (0.03 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 share the surname Girndt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.