Explore the Family Name Winwood
The meaning of Winwood
English (Worcestershire and Staffordshire): perhaps a habitational name from a lost place called with Old English wudu ‘wood’ as the final element.
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How common is the last name Winwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Winwood saw a modest decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Winwood was ranked 67,936 in popularity with a count of 271 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the surname's rank dropped to 75,317, a change of -10.86%, with the count also decreasing by 5.54% to 256 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of people named Winwood per 100,000 decreased by 10.0% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #75,317 | -10.86% |
| Count | 271 | 256 | -5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Winwood
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Winwood surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 95.57% of those with the surname identified as White, rising slightly to 96.09% in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities was either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.58% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010, a change of -24.42%. For the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no significant changes or data available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 96.09% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 1.95% | -24.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |