Explore the Family Name Windt
The meaning of Windt
1. German: variant of Wendt. 2. Dutch: variant of Wind.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Windt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Windt has seen a slight increase in prevalence in the United States. Between 2000 and 2010, the rank of the surname Windt moved from 44,497 to 44,423, reflecting a 0.17% increase in popularity. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 455 to 484, marking a 6.37% surge. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88%, indicating that while the surname's raw numbers increased, its overall share amidst other surnames slightly diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #44,423 | 0.17% |
| Count | 455 | 484 | 6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Windt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Windt surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 95.38% of individuals with this surname identified as white, escalating to 96.49% in 2010. A minor percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black decreased from 1.10% to zero over the same period. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Windt surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 96.49% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.48% | 12.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |