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

Win, 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 Win surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Win in America

Win is the 11209th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Win surname appeared 2,820 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 Win.

We can also compare 2010 data for Win 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 Win

The surname WIN originated in England and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "winnan," which means "to strive or labor." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their hard work or perseverance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists a person named Winus in Leicestershire. Other early spellings of the name include Wynne, Winne, and Wynn.

In the 13th century, there are references to a family named Win living in the village of Winscombe in Somerset. The name may have been derived from this place name, which means "the valley of the Win family."

A notable figure in history with the surname Win was John Win, an English clergyman who lived in the 15th century. He served as the Bishop of Winchester from 1480 to 1486.

Another prominent individual was Richard Win, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He was involved in the wool trade and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1568.

In the 17th century, there was a family named Win who owned land in the village of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire. One member of this family, William Win, was a Member of Parliament for Winchcombe in the late 1600s.

During the 18th century, a man named Thomas Win gained recognition as a successful playwright and poet. He was born in 1721 and wrote several popular plays that were performed in London theaters.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Win was Emily Win, a British author and social reformer. She was born in 1832 and wrote several books advocating for women's rights and education.

While the surname Win is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a long and interesting history dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a name that reflects the hard-working and persevering nature of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Win

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

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

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