Explore the Family Name Winks
The meaning of Winks
English (Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire): variant of Wink, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Winks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Winks" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Winks ranked 41,320 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 44,957, marking an 8.8% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 497 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, representing a reduction of 4.02%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #44,957 | -8.8% |
| Count | 497 | 477 | -4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winks
Turning to ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Winks surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 95.77% in 2000 to 96.65% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic was negligible in 2000 but increased to 1.05% in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year. Lastly, there was a drop in the percentage of those who identify as Black or of two or more races; both decreased from modest numbers in 2000 down to zero in 2010. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.65% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |