How common is the Winterhalter surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Winterhalter in the United States.

Are there Winterhalter soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 19 soldiers with the Winterhalter surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Winterhalter mean?

The surname Winterhalter means "One who holds or manages land during winter or a winter shelter keeper.". It is of German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who holds or manages land during winter or a winter shelter keeper.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'winter' (winter) combined with 'halter' (holder or keeper). The name likely originated as an occupational descriptor for someone managing winter resources or shelter.

About the Winterhalter Surname

A German occupational surname indicating someone involved in winter-related work or shelter management. The name is most famously associated with the 19th-century portrait painter.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in German-speaking areas, particularly Germany and Switzerland.

Winterhalter Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Winterhalter Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval German-speaking regions
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

19 soldiers with the Winterhalter surname found in Civil War records.

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