Explore the Family Name Windisch
The meaning of Windisch
1. German: ethnic name from Middle High German windisch ‘Wendish, Slavic’, in Austria more narrowly ‘Slovenian’, in Slovakia ‘Slovak’. The name was also applied as a nickname for someone who had connections with Slavic areas. See also Wendt, compare Windish. 2. In some cases possibly also a Germanized form of Slovak and Slovenian Vindiš: ethnic name for a Slovak or Slovene, of the same German origin as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lutz, Florian, Horst, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Windisch in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Windisch saw minor fluctuations in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 26,125th most common surname in 2000, it slipped slightly to the 27,110th position by 2010, marking a downward change of 3.77%. However, the total count of individuals with this last name grew from 881 to 893 during this period, indicating a slight increase of 1.36%. The proportion of people named Windisch per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%, going from 0.33 to 0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #27,110 | -3.77% |
| Count | 881 | 893 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Windisch
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Windisch. Predominantly identified as White, the percentage decreased slightly from 96.82% in 2000 to 95.30% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a drop of 15.19%, declining from 0.79% to 0.67% over the decade. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased significantly by 169.62%, jumping from 0.79% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an upward trend, rising from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. There were no changes reported for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.3% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 2.13% | 169.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.57% | 37.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.67% | -15.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |