Explore the Family Name Winnett
The meaning of Winnett
English (Worcestershire and Warwickshire): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Winet, a possible pet form of Old English Wine (see Winn).
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How common is the last name Winnett in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winnett ranked 17,466th in popularity in 2000 and then dropped slightly to 18,596th in 2010, a decrease of roughly 6.47%. The number of people with this surname remained relatively stable, only dropping from 1,488 in 2000 to 1,482 in 2010 – a minuscule decline of 0.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease, going from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,466 | #18,596 | -6.47% |
| Count | 1,488 | 1,482 | -0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.5 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winnett
The ethnicity breakdown of those with the Winnett surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, showed shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 93.15% to 92.58%. Those identifying as Black also decreased from 3.16% to 2.23%. However, all other ethnic identities saw increases during this period. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up from 0.34% to 0.40%, while those reporting two or more races increased from 1.08% to 1.42%. The Hispanic population grew from 1.48% to 2.09%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers rose from 0.81% to 1.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.15% | 92.58% | -0.61% |
| Black | 3.16% | 2.23% | -29.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.09% | 41.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.42% | 31.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 1.28% | 58.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.4% | 17.65% |