Explore the Family Name Windmiller
The meaning of Windmiller
Americanized form of German Windmüller, an occupational name for a miller (see Muller).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Windmiller in the United States?
Popularity: Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Windmiller ranked 49,366th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 50,960th by 2010, marking a slight decrease of 3.23%. During this period, the number of individuals bearing the Windmiller surname increased from 400 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, indicating an increase of 2.25%. However, when looking at the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people, there was a minor decline of 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #50,960 | -3.23% |
| Count | 400 | 409 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Windmiller
Ethnicity: In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Windmiller surname identified as White, constituting 96.75% of all Windmillers in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.38% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Windmiller family increased notably from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010, registering a significant growth of 95.33%. In 2010, data also showed some Windmillers identifying with two or more races for the first time. No Windmillers self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.38% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.93% | 95.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |