Explore the Family Name Winiger
The meaning of Winiger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): 1. variant of Weininger. 2. variant of Weniger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winiger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Winiger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 73,659 in 2000 to 79,598 in 2010, representing a change of -8.06 percent. Similarly, the count also witnessed a marginal drop from 245 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, indicating a negative change of -2.45 percent. The representation of the Winiger surname per 100k population also declined by -11.11 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #79,598 | -8.06% |
| Count | 245 | 239 | -2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winiger
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the Winiger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a majority of individuals with this name identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly from 98.37 percent in 2000 to 96.23 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new addition to the Hispanic category in 2010 with 2.51 percent, which was not present in 2000. No individuals with the Winiger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 96.23% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |