Explore the Family Name Winders
The meaning of Winders
English: variant of Winder, with Middle English or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winders in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Winders" slightly decreased in rank from 13,229 in 2000 to 13,306 in 2010, marking a change of -0.58%. However, the count of individuals with the Winders surname increased by 8.32% over the same period, going from 2,116 to 2,292. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,229 | #13,306 | -0.58% |
| Count | 2,116 | 2,292 | 8.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winders
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Winders surname identified as White (93.54% in 2010, down from 96.22% in 2000), there were increases in every other ethnic identity category. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up by 26.32%, while those identifying with two or more races rose by 58.59%. The Hispanic population also saw a significant increase, doubling from 0.90% to 1.83%. Those identifying as Black or African American increased by 35.78%, and the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced the most substantial growth, rising by 153.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 93.54% | -2.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.83% | 103.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.57% | 58.59% |
| Black | 1.09% | 1.48% | 35.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 1.09% | 153.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.48% | 26.32% |