Find out how popular the last name Littlewind is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Littlewind.

Littlewind, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Littlewind surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Littlewind in America

Littlewind is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Littlewind surname appeared 132 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Littlewind.

The history of the last name Littlewind

The surname LITTLEWIND is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, referring to someone who lived in an area with light or gentle breezes. The first part of the name, "little," likely denoted a small or insignificant wind, while the second part, "wind," simply referred to a breeze or air current.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LITTLEWIND surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire from the late 12th century, where a certain "Roger Litelwynde" is mentioned as a landowner. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, with the modern form "LITTLEWIND" emerging in the 16th or 17th century.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family with the surname LITTLEWIND residing in the village of Windrush, near Gloucestershire. This suggests a potential connection between the name and the geographic location, as "Windrush" itself is derived from the Old English words "wind" and "rysc," meaning a rushy place exposed to the wind.

Notable individuals with the LITTLEWIND surname include Sir Richard LITTLEWIND (1530-1592), a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He was known for his extensive trade networks and played a significant role in the expansion of English commerce during the reign of Elizabeth I.

Another figure of note is Mary LITTLEWIND (1678-1743), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and expertise in childbirth were highly sought after, and she was often consulted by individuals from all walks of life.

In the literary world, Samuel LITTLEWIND (1795-1872) was a celebrated poet and essayist, known for his vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his insightful commentary on the social and political issues of his time.

During the American Civil War, Captain John LITTLEWIND (1832-1865) served as an officer in the Union Army, distinguishing himself in several key battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg, where he was tragically killed in action.

Lastly, the LITTLEWIND name gained further prominence in the early 20th century with the accomplishments of Emily LITTLEWIND (1901-1986), a pioneering aviator and one of the first women to obtain a commercial pilot's license in Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Littlewind

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Littlewind.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Littlewind was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Littlewind was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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