Explore the Family Name Winckler
The meaning of Winckler
German and Dutch: variant of Winkler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Winckler has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Winckler ranked 27,176th in terms of popularity among surnames, with a count of 837 individuals identified with this last name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 26,932nd, with the count rising to 901 individuals - an increase of 7.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people holding the Winckler surname remained consistent at 0.31 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #26,932 | 0.9% |
| Count | 837 | 901 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winckler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Winckler. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as White (from 83.87% to 84.79%) and a decrease in those identifying as Black (from 11.83% to 11.43%). The percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races saw a significant decline from 1.91% to 1.00%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased slightly from 1.67% to 1.55%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.87% | 84.79% | 1.1% |
| Black | 11.83% | 11.43% | -3.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 1.55% | -7.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1% | -47.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |