Explore the Family Name Winterroth

The meaning of Winterroth

German: topographic name for someone who lived on the north side of a clearing (see Rode).

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How common is the last name Winterroth in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Winterroth has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 74,375th spot, a decrease of 8.47%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Winterroth name also slightly decreased over this time period. From a total of 268 people in 2000, the number dipped to 260 in 2010, marking a 2.99% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly saw a decrease of 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#68,569#74,375-8.47%
Count268260-2.99%
Proportion per 100k0.10.09-10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winterroth

Regarding ethnic identity, the Winterroth surname was predominately associated with the White ethnicity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 81.34% of those with the surname identified as White, increasing to 85% in 2010. Hispanic representation also slightly increased, moving from 13.06% in 2000 to 13.46% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with the Winterroth surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 5.22% in 2000 to zero in 2010.

20002010Change
White81.34%85%4.5%
Hispanic13.06%13.46%3.06%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races5.22%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%