Guenter Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Families named Guenter share their surname's story with Günther, its better-known spelling. Its meaning, shared with Günther, is “Battle army”.

Arms associated with the name

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Guenter, so the heraldry linked to Günther is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Spelling and variants

Guenter is listed among the recognised spellings of Günther. Related forms: Günter, Günthner and Gunner.

The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Guenter with 289 bearers, at rank 68,122. For the full story, order the Guenter surname pack.