Explore the Family Name Windless
The meaning of Windless
English: perhaps an altered form of Wanless. However, Windless is concentrated in the south of England (in Hampshire), while Wanless is found mainly in northeastern England.
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How common is the last name Windless in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Windless has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 103,193, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 116,829, reflecting a negative change of 13.21%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined from 161 in 2000 to 149 in 2010, a drop of 7.45%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Windless surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #116,829 | -13.21% |
| Count | 161 | 149 | -7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Windless
The ethnicity distribution of those with the Windless surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, displays a notable Black majority. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.38% of Windless individuals identified as Black, although this percentage slightly declined to 91.95% by 2010. Moreover, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among the Windless surname bearers during these years. However, by 2010, there was a new representation of those identifying as belonging to two or more races, which accounted for 6.71% of the Windless population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 99.38% | 91.95% | -7.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |