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

Wimbish, 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 Wimbish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wimbish in America

Wimbish is the 18448th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wimbish surname appeared 1,500 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Wimbish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wimbish 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 Wimbish

The surname Wimbish has its origins in England, likely deriving from a place name in Essex, specifically the parish of Wimbish near the town of Saffron Walden. This placename is recorded as early as the Domesday Book of 1086 as Winebesc and later as Wimbische. The etymology of the name can be traced back to Old English elements: "wine" meaning friend or protector, and "bysce" which likely refers to a type of building or dwelling.

Historically, the surname Wimbish has appeared in various records throughout medieval England. One of the earliest references to the name in manuscript form can be found in a document dated 1248, recording a Ralph de Wymbiss. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname had already established themselves by the mid-13th century.

Among the notable bearers of this surname, Sir Thomas Wimbish (c. 1478-1544) served as the High Sheriff of Lincolnshire and a Member of Parliament. He was a significant figure of his time, involved in politics and governance during the reign of Henry VIII. Another historical figure is William Wimbish (d. 1574), who was a known scholar and translator, contributing to the intellectual developments of the Elizabethan era.

Catherine Wimbish, born around 1497, was another prominent historical individual. She was related to Sir Thomas Wimbish and played her part in the local gentry's social and political spheres. Moving forward to the early modern period, John Wimbish (1663-1728) was a notable merchant in London. He was involved in trade and commerce, reflecting the economic activities and expansion of the era.

Lastly, Reverend Richard Wimbish (1795-1867) should be noted for his contributions to religious life and community leadership in the 19th century. His work as a clergyman reflected the ongoing religious and social transformations during the Victorian period.

Throughout its history, the surname Wimbish has appeared in various forms, including Wymbish and Wymbysch, indicating the fluid nature of spelling and pronunciation in medieval and early modern England. The continuity and presence of the name across centuries highlight its enduring legacy and the social roles played by its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wimbish

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

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

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