Explore the Family Name Winokur
The meaning of Winokur
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a distiller, Russian vinokur (from vino ‘wine’, earlier used also of spirits, + kurit ‘to distil’). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Avi, Chana, Gitla, Mandel, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winokur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winokur has experienced slight changes in popularity over time. In 2000, Winokur was ranked 36,381st in terms of popularity and this ranking slightly dropped to 36,525 by 2010, indicating a -0.4% change. However, the count of people bearing the surname rose from 581 to 612, showing an increase of 5.34%. This marginal increase though does not have a significant impact on the overall proportion per 100k, which saw a decrease of -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #36,525 | -0.4% |
| Count | 581 | 612 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winokur
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Winokur were predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of -2.36% over the decade. The Hispanic population identified with this surname saw a significant increase from 2.07% to 4.08%, marking a 97.10% change. Meanwhile, there were no recorded counts for the surname Winokur among Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year, which could be due to suppression of data for privacy or simply that no one from these ethnic groups had the surname Winokur.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 94.61% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 4.08% | 97.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |