Explore the Family Name Windom
The meaning of Windom
Probably an altered form of Windham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Windom in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Windom has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,405 in terms of commonality, and by 2010, its rank improved to 12,296 representing a change of 0.88%. During this period, the count of people with the Windom surname rose by 10.15%, growing from 2,295 to 2,528. The proportion per 100k also saw a small increase of 1.18%, moving from 0.85 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,405 | #12,296 | 0.88% |
| Count | 2,295 | 2,528 | 10.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.86 | 1.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Windom
The ethnic identity associated with the Windom surname has seen changes as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, the largest relative increase in ethnicity was seen among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with a growth of 116.13%. This was followed by individuals identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 113.27%. There was also a notable rise (90.36%) in people of two or more races. It should be noted that the White ethnic group saw a slight decrease (-7.50%), while the Black ethnic group remained fairly stable with a minor decrease of -0.20%. There was an increase of 38.46% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.9% | 54.79% | -0.2% |
| White | 41.74% | 38.61% | -7.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 3.16% | 90.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.41% | 113.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.67% | 116.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.36% | 38.46% |