Explore the Family Name Winsett
The meaning of Winsett
English (Kent and Surrey): probably a variant of Wimsett. There is a place called Winsetts in East Yorkshire, but it is unlikely to have given rise to the surname.
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How common is the last name Winsett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Winsett" has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 19,048 to 19,865; a change of -4.29%. However, the count or the number of people carrying the surname saw an uptick during the same period, rising from 1,322 to 1,353, marking a 2.34% increase. The proportion of people with the Winsett surname per 100,000 individuals also slightly decreased by -6.12%, from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,048 | #19,865 | -4.29% |
| Count | 1,322 | 1,353 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winsett
On the aspect of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. The percentage of White individuals identifying as "Winsett" showed a minimal decrease from 91.75% in 2000 to 90.47% in 2010. In contrast, those identified as "Two or more races" increased from 1.74% to 2.66%. The "Black" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" categories experienced small shifts of -4.31% and 6.32%, respectively. Interestingly, the "Hispanic" and "Asian/Pacific Islander" categories, which had no representation in 2000, appeared in the 2010 census with 1.33% and 0.37% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.75% | 90.47% | -1.4% |
| Black | 3.48% | 3.33% | -4.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.66% | 52.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 1.85% | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |