Explore the Family Name De Windt
The meaning of De Windt
Dutch; Flemish (also Dewindt): variant of Dutch De Wind.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Windt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Windt saw a minor decrease in rank from 47,575 in 2000 to 47,614 in 2010, marking a change of -0.08. The count, however, increased by 6.21 percent from 419 people in 2000 to 445 in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 individuals diminished slightly by 6.25 percent from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #47,614 | -0.08% |
| Count | 419 | 445 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Windt
When we turn our attention to the ethnicity associated with this surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the De Windt surname, although their percentage decreased from 59.19 to 57.08. The second largest ethnic group, Black, also experienced a slight decrease from 27.21 percent to 25.62 percent. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic witnessed an increase of 33.06 percent, expanding from 10.98 percent to 14.61 percent. The percentage of individuals who identified as two or more races decreased from 2.15 to 2.02. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.19% | 57.08% | -3.56% |
| Black | 27.21% | 25.62% | -5.84% |
| Hispanic | 10.98% | 14.61% | 33.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 2.02% | -6.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |