Explore the Family Name Winterton
The meaning of Winterton
English: habitational name from either of two places, in Lincolnshire and Norfolk, named Winterton. The first was named in Old English as ‘farmstead (Old English tūn) of the family or followers (-inga-) of a man called Winter’. Winterton-on-Sea in Norfolk is from Old English winter ‘winter’ + tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’, perhaps denoting a place inhabited only in winter.
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How common is the last name Winterton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Winterton increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Winterton was ranked 28,751st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to 27,452nd. This represents a growth of 4.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 779 to 878 during this decade, an increase of 12.71%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Winterton per 100k people slightly rose from 0.29 to 0.3, indicating a 3.45% uptick.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #27,452 | 4.52% |
| Count | 779 | 878 | 12.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winterton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Winterton surname identify as White, with a slight decrease of 0.20%, from 96.66% in 2000 to 96.47% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population with this last name - a rise of 96.55% from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Two or more races decreased significantly by 62.99%, from 1.54% in 2000 to just 0.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 96.47% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.28% | 96.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0.57% | -62.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |