Explore the Family Name Wynns
The meaning of Wynns
English: patronymic from Wynn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wynns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wynns ranked 49,249 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to 49,824 by 2010, a drop of 1.17 percent. The count, however, increased from 401 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 421 in 2010. This indicates a rise of 4.99 percent but also prompts a minor decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #49,824 | -1.17% |
| Count | 401 | 421 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wynns
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals with the surname Wynns identified predominantly as White, although this percentage saw a decrease from 73.57 percent to 65.56 percent. Identification as Hispanic rose significantly from 11.97 percent to 16.63 percent, an increase of 38.93 percent. Those identifying as Black also increased from 12.22 percent to 15.68 percent. A small fraction (1.19 percent in 2010) started identifying with two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.57% | 65.56% | -10.89% |
| Hispanic | 11.97% | 16.63% | 38.93% |
| Black | 12.22% | 15.68% | 28.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |