Vinther

Vinther
Family name

Ludwig Franz Alexander Winther, German pathologist and ophthalmologist
Meaning Vintner, a person who makes win
Region of origin England
Related names Numerous

Vinther (also spelled Winther) is a common Anglo-Germanic surname dating back to the 13th century. The name developed from the Anglo-French word Vintner, meaning someone who is involved with winemaking. The surname is used worldwide, but is mainly found in Europe and the United States.

Etymology

History

The surname Vinther dates back to 1221 England and derives from the Anglo-French word Vintner, meaning a person engaged in winemaking.[1] It was an occupational name for wine sellers during the 13th century.[1] In Denmark and Norway, it was originally given to people considered to possess a frosty or gloomy temperament, the corresponding Old English and Old High German words being Winter and Wintar.[1]

Variants

While being mostly spelled as Vinther or Winther, the name has a number of variants such as Vinter,[2] Vintner,[2] Vintrî,[2] Vintere,[2] Vineter,[2] Viniter,[2] Vinetar,[2] Vinetier,[2] Veneter,[2] Vunter,[2] and Wineter.[2]

Usage

Vinther is the 92,287th most common surname in the world.[3] It is most prevalent in Denmark and the highest density is in the Faroe Islands.[3] Nowadays, it is most popular in Europe and the United States.[3]

Country Incidence Frequency Rank in Nation Ref.
 Denmark 4,239 1,330 106 [3]
 United States 142 2,255,424 144,605 [3]
 England 75 720,000 50,317 [3]
 Faroe Islands 49 987 130 [3]
 Norway 39 131,394 17,488 [3]
  Switzerland 27 302,256 36,547 [3]
 Sweden 22 440,645 42,407 [3]
 Canada 9 3,936,392 212,166 [3]
 New Zealand 5 909,350 46,707 [3]
 Spain 2 23,253,900 131,225 [3]
 India 2 624,010,000 1,500,361 [3]
 Israel 2 4,103,200 34,572 [3]
 Poland 1 38,496,000 58,885 [3]
 El Salvador 1 6,401,240 3,993 [3]
 France 1 65,959,000 277,603 [3]
 South Africa 1 54,002,000 107,212 [3]
 Russia 1 146,068,400 897,276 [3]
 Germany 1 80,716,000 172,258 [3]
 Hong Kong 1 7,219,700 16,640 [3]
 Australia 1 23,566,200 279,271 [3]
 United Arab Emirates 1 9,446,000 83,428 [3]
 Tunisia 1 10,886,500 14,644 [3]
 Netherlands 1 16,863,800 118,015 [3]
 Belgium 1 11,202,066 91,024 [3]

Notable people with the surname

Name Country Years Notes Ref.
Johannes Vinther  Denmark b. 1893 d. 1968 Gymnast [4]
Troels Vinther  Denmark b. 1987 Cyclist [5]
Aage Winther-Jørgensen  Denmark b. 1900 d. 1967 Actor [6]
Christian Winther  Denmark b. 1796 d. 1876 Lyric poet [7]
Christopher Winther Scheen  Norway b. 1809 d. 1950 Clergyman and politician [8]
Gregers Winther Wulfsberg  Norway b. 1780 d. 1846 Jurist and politician [9]
Gregers Winther Wulfsberg Gram  Norway b. 1846 d. 1929 Jurist, politician and international arbitrator [10]
Lars Winther  Norway b. 1983 Pianist composer [11]
Ludwig Franz Alexander Winther  Germany b. 1812 d. 1871 Pathologist and ophthalmologist [12]
Sophus Keith Winther  United States b. 1893 d. 1983 Professor and novelist [13]

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