Explore the Family Name Winship
The meaning of Winship
English (Durham and Northumberland): of uncertain origin. Reaney suggests that it may be a habitational name from Wincheap Street in Canterbury (Kent), but this origin is not supported by the present-day distribution of the surname, which is heavily concentrated in northeastern England.
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How common is the last name Winship in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Winship' saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 15,921 while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 16,944, a change of -6.43%. The count of individuals with this surname remained almost constant as well; there were 1,677 people named Winship in 2000 and just one more person added to this in 2010, marking a growth rate of only 0.06%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010, a decline of -8.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,921 | #16,944 | -6.43% |
| Count | 1,677 | 1,678 | 0.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winship
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Winship'. While the majority of people with this last name identified as White (91.89% in 2000 and 89.75% in 2010), other ethnicities showed significant changes. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010, marking an increase of 113.68%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races grew by 60.48%, from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. Other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, saw a decline (from 0.89% in 2000 to 0.54% in 2010) while the numbers for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable or experienced a slight increase, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.89% | 89.75% | -2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.58% | 3.99% | 11.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.68% | 60.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.03% | 113.68% |
| Black | 1.01% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0.54% | -39.33% |