The Winther Family Name

Not every Winther is related, but the name itself grew out of Winter. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Winter”.

Winther coat of arms

Arms linked to Winter and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

How the spelling arose

The extra “h” in Winther is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Winters, Vinther and Winterer.

The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Winther with 888 bearers, at rank 27,228. Get the complete Winther report, with a museum-style coat of arms.