Vinther (also spelled Winther) is a common Anglo-Germanic surname dating back to the 13th century.

The name developed from the Anglo-French word Vintner, meaning someone who is involved with winemaking.

The surname Vinther dates back to 1221 England and derives from the Anglo-French word Vintner, meaning a person engaged in winemaking.

[1] In Denmark and Norway, it was originally given to people considered to possess a frosty or gloomy temperament, the corresponding Old English and Old High German words being Winter and Wintar.

[1] In Central, South and Eastern Europe the surname had changed to Vinter by leaving letter H from the word.