Winther

Winther Meaning & Origin

About Winther
The surname Winther is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "vindr," meaning "wind" or "winter." It is a topographic or seasonal surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with the winter season or lived in a place with strong winds. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited characteristics or traits associated with winter or wind, such as being resilient, cold, or unpredictable. Over time, the surname Winther became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Winther is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Winther: 888
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winther based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Winther is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AN0R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N TH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺnΞΈΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AN0R', 'FNTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Winther in Braille

Here's how to represent Winther in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Winther in braille

How to sign the name Winther using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Winther using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Winther in sign language

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