Explore the Family Name Windecker
The meaning of Windecker
South German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Windeck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Windecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Windecker has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 67,936th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 73,464th position, marking an 8.14% decrease in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a minimal drop from 271 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, constituting a 2.58% decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10%, shifting from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #73,464 | -8.14% |
| Count | 271 | 264 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Windecker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the Windecker surname predominantly identifies as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of bearers of the Windecker name were White, constituting 97.79% and 97.35% respectively, with a marginal decrease of 0.45%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not associated with the Windecker surname in both years. There was also no recorded change in individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.35% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |