Explore the Family Name Windschitl
The meaning of Windschitl
Americanized form of South German Windschüttl: altered form of Bavarian (dialect) Windschügl, a nickname for a shoemaker or cobbler, from wenden ‘to turn’ + schügl ‘little shoe’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Windschitl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Windschitl saw a slight surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 57,090 in 2000 to 55,841 in 2010, marking a 2.19% increase. Similarly, the count also grew from 334 to 367 during this period, representing a rise of 9.88%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12, indicating that while the surname became more common, it did not significantly grow in prevalence relative to the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #55,841 | 2.19% |
| Count | 334 | 367 | 9.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Windschitl
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Windschitl. In 2000, 99.1% of those carrying the surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly dropped to 97.55% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, being Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This data suggests that the Windschitl surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 97.55% | -1.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |