Vinther


Vinther 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. It was an occupational name for wine sellers during the 13th century. 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.

Usage

Vinther is the 92,287th most common surname in the world. It is most prevalent in Denmark and the highest density is in the Faroe Islands. Nowadays, it is most popular in Europe and the United States.
CountryIncidenceFrequencyRank in Nation
4,2391,330106
1422,255,424144,605
75720,00050,317
49987130
39131,39417,488
27302,25636,547
22440,64542,407
93,936,392212,166
5909,35046,707
223,253,900131,225
2624,010,0001,500,361
24,103,20034,572
138,496,00058,885
16,401,2403,993
165,959,000277,603
154,002,000107,212
1146,068,400897,276
180,716,000172,258
17,219,70016,640
123,566,200279,271
19,446,00083,428
110,886,50014,644
116,863,800118,015
111,202,06691,024

Notable people with the surname

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