Explore the Family Name Winant
The meaning of Winant
Walloon and Flemish: variant of Winand. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Flemish and Dutch cognate Wijnant. Compare Wynant. Some characteristic forenames: French Anais, Luc.
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How common is the last name Winant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winant has seen a slight drop in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Winant ranked 52,174th and dropped to 54,990th by 2010, a decrease of 5.4%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 374. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, reflecting a 7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #54,990 | -5.4% |
| Count | 374 | 374 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winant
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Winant, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White individuals. In 2000, 95.99% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased to 97.06% in 2010. While there was a small representation (3.21%) of those who identified with two or more races in 2000, this figure dropped to 1.87% by 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 97.06% | 1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 1.87% | -41.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |