Explore the Family Name Wintjen
The meaning of Wintjen
North German: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with the element Wint-, as for example Wintbert.
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How common is the last name Wintjen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wintjen has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 69201 to 68122, marking a change of 1.56 percent. Additionally, there was an increase in the number of people carrying this surname, growing from 265 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, indicating a rise by 9.06 percent. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #68,122 | 1.56% |
| Count | 265 | 289 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wintjen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wintjen, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as White, from 96.23 to 96.54 percent. During this period, there were no individuals with the surname Wintjen identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the census data recorded a small percentage (1.73) in 2010 identifying with two or more races, which wasn't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 96.54% | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |