Explore the Family Name Wincek
The meaning of Wincek
Polish: from the personal name Wincek, a pet form of Wincenty (see Vincent).
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How common is the last name Wincek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wincek has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,500th most popular, dropping to 56,195th in 2010, representing a 7.04% drop in rank. The number of people with the surname also dropped slightly from 371 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, indicating a 1.89% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Wincek per 100,000 people similarly fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #56,195 | -7.04% |
| Count | 371 | 364 | -1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wincek
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname Wincek identify as White, though this percentage decreased by 1.44% from 98.11% in 2000 to 96.70% in 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, reported at 1.65% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not reported amongst those with the surname Wincek in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.7% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |