There are
4110
Ginsbergs in the USA
Ginsberg is the
8060th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ginsberg

AllenGinsberg

American poet and writer known as one of the leading figures of the Beat Generation. Famous for his poem 'Howl' which became a symbol of countercultural movement in the 1950s.

RuthBader

American jurist and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Known for her advocacy for gender equality and women's rights.

LouisGinsberg

American educator and poet. Father of Allen Ginsberg and a significant influence on his son's literary career.

SanfordJay

American economist and professor known for his contributions to industrial relations and labor economics.

MordecaiGinsberg

Polish-born American painter and printmaker associated with the Abstract Expressionism movement in the mid-20th century.

Ginsberg Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Ginsberg has Jewish origins.
Geographic DistributionGinsberg is commonly found among Jewish communities worldwide.
VariationsThe surname can be spelled differently, such as Ginsburg or Ginsburgh.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Ginsberg surname occurred during different periods due to political and social circumstances. Significant migration took place during World War II when many Jewish families fled persecution in Europe and immigrated to countries like the United States. The surname also migrated during various waves of Jewish immigration to countries like Israel, Canada, and Argentina.