Explore the Family Name Winterfeldt
The meaning of Winterfeldt
German: variant of Winterfeld. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik. German Erwin, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winterfeldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winterfeldt has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 86,341st, but rose to the rank of 83,834 by 2010, marking a 2.9% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 201 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, indicating an 11.44% increase. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people marginally increased from 0.07 to 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #83,834 | 2.9% |
| Count | 201 | 224 | 11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winterfeldt
The ethnic identity associated with the Winterfeldt surname also experienced changes during the same period, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those bearing this name identified as White (95.52% in 2000 and 93.75% in 2010), there was a small decline (-1.85%) over the decade. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Notably, representation among those of Hispanic ethnicity and those claiming two or more races appeared in 2010, comprising 3.13% and 2.68% of the Winterfeldts, respectively. No information was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 93.75% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |