Ginsburg

Ginsburg is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. The name is derived from Yiddish and German roots, possibly indicating a place of origin such as a town or village named Ginsburg.

The Ginsburg surname is most commonly associated with individuals of Jewish heritage. One of the most notable bearers of this surname was Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

In the United Kingdom, the Ginsburg surname may be traced back to Jewish communities that settled in the country over the centuries. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation due to transliteration from Hebrew or Yiddish.

Today, individuals with the surname Ginsburg can be found across various professions and walks of life in the UK, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.

There are approximately 94 people named Ginsburg in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Ginsburg.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Benjamin
  • Dmitry
  • Neil
  • Quentin
  • Ray

Female

  • Claudia
  • Elise
  • Madeleine
  • Teresa
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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