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

Whinery, 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 Whinery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Whinery in America

Whinery is the 27756th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Whinery surname appeared 866 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 Whinery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Whinery to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Whinery

The surname Whinery originates from England and possibly extends into Scotland, dating back to the medieval period. It's thought to have connections with the Middle English word "whin" or "whynne," meaning a type of thorny shrub or gorse, commonly found in pastoral landscapes. The suffix "ery" could relate to a geographical location or occupation, indicating a place where these shrubs are prevalent.

The earliest historical references to a name resembling Whinery appear in the late 15th and early 16th centuries in rural England. Historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls, might provide insights into the lives of those bearing this surname, although specific examples from these documents are sparse.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname is John Whinery, born around 1500 in Yorkshire. He is believed to have been a farmer or woodworker, occupations tied to the land and the natural resources associated with the term "whin." The name seems to have strong ties to agrarian communities in northern England, where gorse and other thorny shrubs were common.

In the 17th century, Edward Whinery emerged as a notable figure, born circa 1632. He was recognized for his involvement in local governance and community affairs in Northumberland. The spelling variations during this period included Whinnery and Winary, reflecting the phonetic interpretations of the name at the time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Thomas Whinery (1725-1783) was another prominent individual. His lineage suggests that the Whinery family was relatively established by this time. Thomas is recorded in some local historical accounts as a landowner and community elder in the county of Durham.

In the 19th century, George Whinery (1801-1865) became known for his contributions to agricultural advancements in Lancashire. He was part of a movement that embraced early mechanization in farming, reflecting the adaptive nature of the Whinery family to changing times.

Mary Whinery (1845-1920), another significant bear, made her mark as an educator and social reformer. Her work in women's education and literacy programs in the West Midlands underscores the evolving roles of those with the Whinery surname into public and societal spheres.

The name Whinery continues to carry historical weight, rooted deeply in the English rural landscape and its evolving socio-economic contexts over several centuries. The family's story is a testament to the enduring connection between surnames and the natural and social environments from which they spring.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Whinery

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

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 Whinery 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Whinery has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Whinery was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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