Explore the Family Name Winterbottom
The meaning of Winterbottom
English: habitational name from an unidentified place, probably in Saddleworth (Yorkshire), known as Winterbottom, presumably a valley bottom where cattle or sheep were overwintered (from Old English winter ‘winter’ + botm, bothm ‘valley bottom’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winterbottom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Winterbottom has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 27,386 to 27,354, reflecting a change of approximately 0.12%. The count of individuals bearing the surname saw an increase of 6.51%, moving up from 829 in 2000 to 883 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by 3.23%, indicating that while more people bear the name, its overall prevalence in comparison to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #27,354 | 0.12% |
| Count | 829 | 883 | 6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winterbottom
In terms of ethnicity, the data revealed from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that in 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Winterbottom identified as white, although there was a 3.10% decrease from 2000 when 97.23% identified as such. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races increased by 121.65%, and those identifying as Hispanic and Black also saw increases. The proportion of Winterbottoms identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.60% to 1.59%, while individuals identifying as Black went from 0% to 1.25%. No changes were recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.22% | -3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 2.15% | 121.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.59% | 165% |
| Black | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |