Explore the Family Name Winns
The meaning of Winns
English: variant of Wynns.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winns in the United States?
The surname "Winns" has seen a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,178th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 47,878th position, marking a 4.58% change. The number of people carrying the Winns surname also increased from 392 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, depicting a rise of 12.76%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #47,878 | 4.58% |
| Count | 392 | 442 | 12.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winns
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Winns surname identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.62% in 2000 to 91.18% in 2010. There was an observable growth in those identifying as having two or more races (from 1.79% to 3.39%) and White (from 2.04% to 3.85%). The Hispanic representation, however, dipped by approximately half from 2.30% to 1.13%. No individuals with the Winns surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.62% | 91.18% | -2.61% |
| White | 2.04% | 3.85% | 88.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 3.39% | 89.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 1.13% | -50.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |