Explore the Family Name Wintersteen
The meaning of Wintersteen
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Winterstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wintersteen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wintersteen showed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wintersteen was ranked as the 35,994th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 37,591st position, reflecting a decrease of 4.44%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the name slightly increased, from 589 to 592, indicating a growth rate of 0.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor reduction from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #37,591 | -4.44% |
| Count | 589 | 592 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wintersteen
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wintersteen surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 95.93% to 96.28%. Notably, there were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. A small percentage identified as having two or more races, with a negligible decrease from 1.36% to 1.35% over the decade. There was a significant change in the Hispanic category, which dropped from 1.87% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 96.28% | 0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.35% | -0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |