Vinther

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Vinther
Ludwig Franz Alexander Winther, German pathologist and ophthalmologist
Origin
Word/name1273
MeaningVintner, a person who makes wine
Region of originEngland
Other names
Variant form(s)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[edit]

History[edit]

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] In Central, South and Eastern Europe the surname had changed to Vinter by leaving letter H from the word.

Usage[edit]

Vinther is the 92,287th most common surname in the world.[2] It is most prevalent in Denmark and the highest density is in the Faroe Islands.[2] Nowadays, it is most popular in Europe and the United States.[2]

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

Notable people with the surname[edit]

Name Country Years Notes Ref.
Ingeborg Vinther  Faroe Islands b. 1945 Politician [3]
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]
Birgitte Winther  Denmark b. 1751 d. 1809 Opera singer
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]
Oscar Osburn Winther  United States b. 1903 d. 1970 History professor
Sophus Keith Winther  United States b. 1893 d. 1983 Professor and novelist [13]
Eva Winther  Sweden b. 1921 d. 2014 Politician

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c The Internet Surname Database 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Forebears 2015.
  3. ^ dkl.
  4. ^ Nauright & Parrish 2012, p. 18.
  5. ^ Velonation 2015.
  6. ^ Danish Film Institute 2015.
  7. ^ Thomsen 2008, p. 146.
  8. ^ Norwegian Social Science Data Services 2015.
  9. ^ Grand Norwegian Encyclopedia 2015.
  10. ^ Holme 2014, p. 138.
  11. ^ Jazz Review 2015.
  12. ^ Hirschberg 1986, p. 352.
  13. ^ The Danish-American Archive and Library 2015.

Sources[edit]

Printed[edit]

  • Hirschberg, Julius (1986). The History Of Ophthalmology. Wayenborgh. ISBN 0-79232-053-0.
  • Holme, Jørn (2014). They Came from Everywhere: The Eidsvoll Men And Their Houses. Cappelen Damm. ISBN 978-82-02-44564-5.
  • Kurath, Hans (1999). Middle English Dictionary. University of Michigan. ISBN 978-0472012251.
  • Nauright, John; Parrish, Charles (2012). Sports Around The World: History, Culture, And Practice. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1598843002.
  • Thomsen, Mads (2008). Mapping World Literature: International Canonization And Transnational Literatures. A&C Black. ISBN 978-1847061232.

Online[edit]

External links[edit]

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