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Early Origins of the Ginzburg family

The surname Ginzburg was first found in Bavaria, where the name Ginzburger was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They 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 Ginzburg family

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Ginzburg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ginzburger, Ginzberger, Ginsberg, Gentschberg, Genzenberg, Ganzburg, Gonzenberg, Gonzenbach, Gizeburger and many more.

Early Notables of the Ginzburg family

Prominent among members of the name Ginzburg in this period include

  • the Ginzburger family of Bavaria

Migration of the Ginzburg family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joh Jacob Ginsberg, who came to America in 1750-1753; Carl Fried Genz, who arrived in Texas in 1850; Carl Ferd Genz, who settled in Texas in 1850; David Ginzburger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1854.


Contemporary Notables of the name Ginzburg (post 1700) +

  • Vitaly L. Ginzburg (1916-2009), Soviet theoretical physicist, astrophysicist, and Nobel laureate


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