Explore the Family Name Winward
The meaning of Winward
English (Lancashire): variant of Winnard, itself probably a variant of Winyard (see Wingard 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Winward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winward has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 27,646th most popular surname and increased to the 25,865th position by 2010, marking a 6.44% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 820 to 951, a significant 15.98% growth. The proportion per 100k people is also increasing, up by 6.67%, indicating a steady rise in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #25,865 | 6.44% |
| Count | 820 | 951 | 15.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winward
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Winward, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.63% to 92.64%. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also dropped slightly from 1.10% to 1.05%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a more significant decrease from 1.46% to 0.95%. The most notable increase was among those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.34% in 2000 to 4.00% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications reported for this surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 92.64% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 4% | 198.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.05% | -4.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0.95% | -34.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |