Explore the Family Name Wineinger
The meaning of Wineinger
Americanized form of German Weininger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wineinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wineinger experienced a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 24,724 to 24,874. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by approximately 5.71%, from 946 in 2000 to 1,000 in 2010. This increase resulted in a small reduction in the proportion per 100k, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010, marking a change of -2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,724 | #24,874 | -0.61% |
| Count | 946 | 1,000 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wineinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Wineinger surname identify as White, although this figure decreased slightly from 97.46% in 2000 to 95.10% in 2010. Two or more races saw the most significant increase, rising from 0.53% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010, a change of 183.02%. The number of Wineingers identifying as Hispanic also increased, from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010, a growth of 153.97%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010, a 74.60% rise. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0 for both years (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 95.1% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.6% | 153.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.5% | 183.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 1.1% | 74.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |