Explore the Family Name Winand
The meaning of Winand
German, Walloon, and Flemish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle, fight’ + nand ‘courage, bravery’. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the Dutch cognate Wijnand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winand saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Winand ranked 60,390 and fell to 67,747 in 2010, marking a 12.18% decrease. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 312 to 291, reflecting a 6.73% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Winand per 100k population was reduced by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #67,747 | -12.18% |
| Count | 312 | 291 | -6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winand
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a relatively steady ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Winand between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.47% in 2000 to 96.91% in 2010. This period also saw a minor decrease in those identifying as Black, from 2.24% to 2.06%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout this time period. No individuals identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.91% | 0.46% |
| Black | 2.24% | 2.06% | -8.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |