Explore the Family Name Wynkoop
The meaning of Wynkoop
Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Wijnkoop, a nickname from wijnkoop ‘drinking-bout after a sale, paid for by the buyer’.
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How common is the last name Wynkoop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wynkoop has slightly decreased in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wynkoop was ranked as the 15,213th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 16,079th place, marking a decline of 5.69%. However, the total count of people carrying the Wynkoop surname modestly increased from 1,776 in 2000 to 1,801 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.66 to 0.61, showing a fall of 7.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,213 | #16,079 | -5.69% |
| Count | 1,776 | 1,801 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.61 | -7.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wynkoop
The ethnicity associated with the Wynkoop surname has seen some shifts as well. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest ethnic identity group for this surname is White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.09% in 2000 to 91.56% in 2010. During the same period, there were notable increases among those identifying as Black (from 1.97% to 2.94%) and Hispanic (from 1.58% to 2.33%). Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.63% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 91.56% | -2.69% |
| Black | 1.97% | 2.94% | 49.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.33% | 47.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.17% | 33.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |