Explore the Family Name Winjum
The meaning of Winjum
Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Vinjum in Sogn, plural of Old Norse vin ‘meadow’. See Vinje.
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How common is the last name Winjum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Winjum has seen a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the rank of the surname advanced from 88,461 to 86,981, a change of 1.67%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this name grew by 9.74%, from 195 in the year 2000 to 214 by 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #86,981 | 1.67% |
| Count | 195 | 214 | 9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winjum
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Winjum surname identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 96.92% in 2000 to 97.66% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, there were no reported cases of this surname among individuals who identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.66% | 0.76% |
| 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% |