2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Winata
An Indonesian surname possibly derived from "Winoto," meaning "trustworthy" or "prosperous."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Winata. 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 Winata 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 Winata 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 Winata, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and White (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winata
The surname Winata is predominantly found in Indonesia, with its roots tracing back to the Javanese and Sundanese culture. The name is believed to originate from the ancient Sanskrit language, which had a significant influence on Javanese culture due to the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism in the region around the 4th century CE. In Sanskrit, the word "Vinata" means "humble" or "obedient" and could have been adapted and localized into Winata over centuries.
The earliest references to the surname can be tied to royal and noble families in ancient Javanese kingdoms. In historical records from the Majapahit era (1293-1527), a notable figure named Arya Winata served under King Hayam Wuruk. Arya Winata was known for his administrative skills and governance and his name is mentioned in the Nagarakretagama, an important Javanese eulogy written in 1365.
During the colonial period under Dutch rule in the 16th to the 20th centuries, surnames became more regulated. Consequently, Winata began appearing in various legal documents, showcasing the adaptation of local customs to European administrative practices. One of the earliest recorded instances in colonial records is from the mid-18th century, involving a landowner named Raden Tumenggung Winata in Yogyakarta, who played a crucial role in local governance.
Famous historical figures with the surname Winata include Dr. Soewinata, born in 1882, a renowned physician and national hero in Indonesia, recognized for his contributions to public health and the fight for independence. Another prominent individual is Suryadi Winata, born in 1891, an influential journalist and social activist during the early 20th century, known for his editorials against colonial rule and advocacy for Indonesian independence.
In more recent history, Professor Winata Kartana, born in 1923, made significant contributions to Indonesian literature and education. As a linguist and educator, he was instrumental in developing modern Javanese literature curricula. Lastly, Taufik Winata, born in 1950, is distinguished in the field of engineering and innovation, with numerous patents and publications to his name, reflecting the continued prominence of the Winata surname in various professional fields.
The surname Winata, thus, weaves through several centuries of Indonesian history, reflecting the socio-political and cultural evolution of the region. Its Sanskrit origins, historical significance, and the notable bearers of the name underscore its lasting legacy in Indonesian society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winata
Among Census respondents with the surname Winata, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and White (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Winata 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 Winata surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander92.5% · 111
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- White2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winata
Winata appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+20 bearers (+20.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 18,926 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+20.0%) | Up 18,926 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 Winata 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 | #160,975 | #142,049 | 11.8% |
| Count | 100 | 120 | 20.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winata bearers went from 100 to 120 (+20.0% change). The surname moved up 18,926 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #142,049.
FAQ
Winata surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winata?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Winata. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Winata?
Winata 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 Winata. 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 Winata.
Has Winata become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winata went from 100 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 20 (+20.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Winata?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winata, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and White (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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Winata in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winata appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (92.5%), Two or More Races (3.3%), White (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 Winata (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 Winata mean?
An Indonesian surname possibly derived from "Winoto," meaning "trustworthy" or "prosperous." 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 Winata (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 Americans have the surname Winata?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.