Explore the Family Name Winkelmann
The meaning of Winkelmann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived on a corner or kept a corner shop (see Winkel), with the addition of Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Klaus, Otto, Hans.
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How common is the last name Winkelmann in the United States?
The surname Winkelmann saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the surname improved by 2.99%, moving from 19,727 in 2000 to 19,138 in 2010. In terms of count, there was a 12.34% increase with the number of individuals carrying the Winkelmann surname rising from 1,264 in 2000 to 1,420 in 2010. This rise also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which increased slightly by 2.13% from 0.47 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,727 | #19,138 | 2.99% |
| Count | 1,264 | 1,420 | 12.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.48 | 2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winkelmann
In terms of ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most Winkelmanns identified as White, both in 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.51%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 25.53% while those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 5.06%. Interestingly, the category of Two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for 0.92%. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities either remained suppressed for privacy or recorded no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 96.27% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 2.25% | -5.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.35% | -25.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |