2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Winandy
A surname derived from a Germanic name meaning "friend of victory" or "victor's friend".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Winandy. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winandy surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Winandy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winandy, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winandy
The surname Winandy traces its origins to Luxembourg, a small country in Western Europe. The earliest documented usage of the surname appears around the 14th century. Luxembourg, during this period, was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, a fact that possibly influenced the name's etymology and spread.
The name Winandy has roots in the Old Germanic language. It likely derives from a personal name combining elements such as "win," meaning friend or protector, and "and" or "andy," which could be related to "wolf" or another significant term, implying a compounded meaning related to friendship or protection. Alternative spellings in old records include Wynand and Winant, which are common variants found in medieval manuscripts.
Historical references to the surname can be found in several European documents from the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded examples is Henricus Winandy, who appeared in the Cronica van Luxembourg, a set of chronicles compiled in the late 14th century. No precise birth and death years are available, but Henricus is noted as a minor noble who played a role in regional administration.
In 1462, a man named Lucas Winandy was documented as a merchant in the city of Luxembourg. His records show him engaging in trade between Luxembourg and neighboring regions, illustrating the family's integration into the commercial class. Lucas's activities highlight the surname's early association with business and trade.
Johann Winandy, born in 1583 and deceased in 1646, was a notable figure based on religious records. As a cleric, he served in various parishes across Luxembourg and had a considerable influence on the community. This usage underscores the surname's connection to local religious and social functions.
By the 18th century, the name Winandy had spread further. In 1715, a military officer named Karl Winandy is recorded as part of the Habsburg forces, reflecting the geopolitical shifts in the region. His career in the military indicates the family's adaptation to new roles as European political boundaries and allegiances evolved.
Paul Winandy, born in 1826 and whose death was recorded in 1898, is another distinguished individual bearing this surname. Known for his contributions to the development of early Luxembourgish industry, Paul was involved in several pioneering efforts in mining and manufacturing, setting the foundation for future economic growth in the region.
The distribution and evolution of the Winandy surname reveal a pattern of adaptation and engagement in a variety of social, religious, and economic roles over the centuries. The historical trajectory of the surname Winandy reflects the broader historical shifts in Luxembourg and surrounding regions, illustrating a rich tapestry of familial and cultural continuity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winandy
Among Census respondents with the surname Winandy, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Winandy bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Winandy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 7
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winandy
Winandy appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,083 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,083 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 5,600 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Winandy surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #142,049 | -4.1% |
| Count | 123 | 120 | -2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winandy bearers went from 123 to 120 (-2.4% change). The surname moved down 5,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #142,049.
FAQ
Winandy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winandy?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Winandy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Winandy?
Winandy ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Winandy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Winandy.
Has Winandy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winandy went from 123 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Winandy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winandy, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Winandy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winandy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Winandy (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Winandy mean?
A surname derived from a Germanic name meaning "friend of victory" or "victor's friend". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Winandy (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Winandy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.