Explore the Family Name Winski
The meaning of Winski
Polish (Wiński): possibly a habitational name for someone from Wino (now Winna) in Greater Poland Voivodeship, or Winna, village in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship and in Grodno district in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Bronislaw, Ireneusz.
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How common is the last name Winski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Winski has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Winski was ranked 39,756th in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 45,653rd, showing a decline of approximately 14.83%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 520 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #45,653 | -14.83% |
| Count | 520 | 468 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winski
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Winski identify as White, with a barely noticeable decrease from 96.92% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010. The proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 30.43%, albeit from a relatively small base of 1.15% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. A smaller increase was noted in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Winski identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 96.79% | -0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 1.5% | 30.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.07% | 11.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |