Explore the Family Name Winkelbauer
The meaning of Winkelbauer
German: topographic name for a peasant (see Bauer) who farmed a corner of land (see Winkel).
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How common is the last name Winkelbauer in the United States?
The surname Winkelbauer has seen a rise in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725 but by 2010, it had risen to rank 64,200, showing an increase of 5.2%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 272 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, indicating a growth of almost 14%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #64,200 | 5.2% |
| Count | 272 | 310 | 13.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winkelbauer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Winkelbauer, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a predominant affiliation with the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all (98.53% in 2000 and 97.74% in 2010) people with this surname identified as White. There was a slight decrease (-0.80%) in this percentage over the decade. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (2.26%) of people with the surname Winkelbauer identified as Hispanic, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 97.74% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 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% |