Explore the Family Name Wynant
The meaning of Wynant
Flemish: variant of Winant and Winand. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Flemish and Dutch cognate Wijnant.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wynant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wynant has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 104,819, while by 2010, it had moved up to 97,671, indicating a positive change of 6.82%. The number of people carrying this surname also grew from 158 in 2000 to 186 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 17.72%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06, showing that while the name's popularity did increase, it did not become significantly more common overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #97,671 | 6.82% |
| Count | 158 | 186 | 17.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wynant
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Wynant from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those bearing the Wynant surname identified as White, with 94.30% in 2000 reducing slightly to 92.47% in 2010. There was a small percentage (3.80% in 2000 which decreased to 3.23% in 2010) who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, in 2010, it was recorded for the first time that 3.23% identified with two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 92.47% | -1.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.8% | 3.23% | -15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |