Explore the Family Name Wininger
The meaning of Wininger
German: variant of Weininger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wininger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wininger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,590th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 12,043rd spot, marking a 3.91% drop. However, despite this decline in rank, the actual count of people with the Wininger surname increased from 2,485 in 2000 to 2,590 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.23%. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decrease of 4.35%, moving from 0.92 to 0.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,590 | #12,043 | -3.91% |
| Count | 2,485 | 2,590 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.88 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wininger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wininger saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 97.55% in 2000 to 96.45% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased their representation from 1.25% to 1.66%, marking a significant growth of 32.80%. Hispanic representation in the Wininger surname also grew from 0.56% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010, a substantial increase of 51.79%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a 45.00% increase, climbing from 0.40% to 0.58%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained consistent with no recorded change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.45% | -1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.66% | 32.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 0.85% | 51.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.58% | 45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |