Explore the Family Name Gwinner
The meaning of Gwinner
South German: nickname from Middle High German gewinnen ‘to achieve fortune and wealth through hard work’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gwinner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gwinner saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gwinner was ranked 47,575 in terms of surname prevalence, but dropped to 50,362 by 2010, marking a change of -5.86%. Similarly, the count also decreased from 419 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, a -0.95% change. The proportion per 100k individuals bearing the Gwinner surname also fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #50,362 | -5.86% |
| Count | 419 | 415 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gwinner
In terms of ethnicity, the Gwinner surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 95.47% to 93.01%. However, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.19% to 1.93%, a 62.18% change. There was also a new addition to the ethnic identity with the surname Gwinner, with 1.69% identifying as Black in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.91% to 2.41%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 93.01% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.41% | 26.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.93% | 62.18% |
| Black | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |