Explore the Family Name Winterburn
The meaning of Winterburn
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from any of various places called with Old English winter-burna ‘winter stream’, for a stream which only flows, or flows at a faster rate, during the winter and more or less dries up in summer, such as Winterburn in Gargrave (Yorkshire), Winterbourne (Berkshire, Gloucestershire), Winterbourne Bassett (Wiltshire), or one of thirteen parishes named Winterborne in Dorset, including Winterborne Abbas, Winterborne Monkton, and Winterborne Zelstone. In most cases, the form Winterburn can be associated with Winterburn in Gargrave (Yorkshire), though no such association can be made between other surname forms and corresponding placenames.
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How common is the last name Winterburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winterburn has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201 in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 66,164. This represents a positive change of 4.39 in its ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 265 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, marking an impressive growth of 12.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #66,164 | 4.39% |
| Count | 265 | 299 | 12.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winterburn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Winterburn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little change over the years. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, with percentages being 96.60 and 96.66 respectively. The representation of other ethnic identities is almost non-existent, except for a small percentage (1.67) identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no reported data in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.66% | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |