2000
#113,519
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Winblad
A Swedish surname derived from the word for "windmill blade".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 155 Americans carry the last name Winblad. That puts it at #131,120 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,211,318 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winblad 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
155
1 in 2,211,318
Census rank
#131,120
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
135
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 135 bearers of the surname Winblad in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 131120th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winblad
The surname Winblad has its origins in Sweden, where it can be traced back to at least the late medieval period. The name is derived from two Old Norse or Old Swedish elements: "vindr" meaning wind, and "blad" meaning leaf. This combination likely evokes imagery of a leaf being carried by the wind, suggesting motion and fluidity, perhaps metaphorically indicating a family known for travel or movement.
The earliest mention of a surname resembling Winblad can be found in Swedish parish records from the 16th century, suggesting it was in use among local populations in rural Sweden. One of the oldest recorded instances is from a 1582 marriage record in the parish of Axvall, where a Johan Winblad was documented. This indicates the surname was used fairly consistently over subsequent generations in this region.
The surname appears in various historical documents, including tax records and land deeds, primarily within the regions of Västergötland and Småland in Sweden. Alternative spellings such as Vinbladh have been identified in these older texts, hinting at dialectal variations or clerical inconsistencies in record-keeping.
A well-known figure with the surname Winblad was Lars Magnus Winblad (1618-1687), a prominent merchant in the city of Gothenburg. He played a critical role in the commercial development of the city during the 17th century, participating in trade between Sweden and the Baltic states. Another early notable Winblad was Evert Winblad (1724-1789), who served as a jurist and was known for his work on Swedish civil law.
In the 19th century, the name appears in records of academic and scientific contributions, particularly with figures like Anders Gustav Winblad (1816-1878), a noted botanist who published several works on Swedish flora. Historical references include his 1854 treatise on regional plant species, which remains a valuable resource for botanical studies.
Another significant person bearing the surname was Carl Winblad (1892-1954), who contributed significantly to early 20th-century Swedish literature. His novels often depicted rural Swedish life, contributing to his recognition in the literary community. Finally, Per Winblad (1901-1986), an engineer and inventor, is known for his advancements in agricultural machinery, improving the efficiency and productivity of Swedish farming practices.
Overall, the surname Winblad is deeply rooted in Swedish history, with a range of notable individuals making significant contributions in various fields. The evolution of the surname and its appearances in historical records underscore its longstanding presence and significance within Swedish culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winblad
Among Census respondents with the surname Winblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Winblad 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 Winblad surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.7% · 113
- Two or more races8.1% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 9
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winblad
Winblad 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
#120,901
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 7,382 places
2020
#131,120
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
-8 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,219 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #113,519 | 143 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #120,901 | 143 | 0.05 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 7,382 places |
| 2020 | #131,120 | 135 | 0.05 | -8 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 10,219 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 Winblad 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 | #120,901 | #131,120 | -8.5% |
| Count | 143 | 135 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winblad bearers went from 143 to 135 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 10,219 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,901 to #131,120.
FAQ
Winblad surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winblad?
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the surname Winblad. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,211,318 residents.
How common is Winblad?
Winblad ranks #131,120 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 135 people with the surname Winblad. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (155), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Winblad.
Has Winblad become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winblad went from 143 recorded bearers to 135. That is a decrease of 8 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #120,901 to #131,120.
What does the Census say about the background of Winblad?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (6.7%). 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 Winblad in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.7% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winblad appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.7%), Two or More Races (8.1%), Hispanic (6.7%). 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 Winblad (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 Winblad mean?
A Swedish surname derived from the word for "windmill blade". 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 Winblad (0.05 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 common is the surname Winblad?
See how many people have the surname Winblad on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.