Gingerich History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Gingerich is of German origin. It is derived from the old Germanic personal name "Gundericus," which is itself derived from the Middle High German "gome," meaning "man," and the Old High German "rihhi," meaning "powerful." The surname indicates "son of Gingerich." Early Origins of the Gingerich familyThe surname Gingerich was first found in Germany, where the surname was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. The members of the Gingerich family declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Gingerich familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gingerich research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1792 and 1794 are included under the topic Early Gingerich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gingerich Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gingerich, Güngerich, Günrich, Günzerich, Ginrich and many more. Early Notables of the Gingerich familyNotables of the time with the name Gingerich included
Gingerich RankingIn the United States, the name Gingerich is the 8,199th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gingerich Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Gingerich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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