Explore the Family Name Winkowski
The meaning of Winkowski
1. Polish: habitational name for someone from Winek in Łódź Voivodeship or Vinkovtsy (Polish Winkowce), in western Belarus. 2. Polish: alternatively, from the personal name Winek, Wink (a pet form of ancient Germanic personal names composed with the element wini ‘friend’; see Wieneke) + the surname ending -owski. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Vinkovtsy (Polish Winkowce), in western Belarus.
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How common is the last name Winkowski in the United States?
The surname Winkowski has experienced a slight decrease in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Winkowski was ranked as the 40,083rd most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had slid to the 42,790th spot, marking a drop of 6.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a small decline, falling from 515 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 1.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10.53% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #42,790 | -6.75% |
| Count | 515 | 506 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winkowski
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Winkowski surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.73% of Winkowskis reported White as their ethnic identity, slightly declining to 94.66% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races both saw increases, with the Hispanic population growing by 24% and the mixed race population increasing by 40% between 2000 and 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained consistent at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.66% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.17% | 40% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.17% | 24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |