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

Winborne, 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 Winborne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Winborne in America

Winborne is the 21717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Winborne surname appeared 1,198 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Winborne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Winborne 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 Winborne

The surname Winborne originates from England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "winn" meaning meadow or pasture, and "burna" meaning stream or brook. The combination of these elements suggests that the name originally described someone who lived near a stream in a meadow.

Winborne appears in historical records as far back as the 12th century. One of the earliest references to the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of 1193, where a Richard de Winburna is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century and was likely derived from a place name.

The name is associated with various places in England, particularly the town of Wimborne in Dorset, which was historically known as Winborne. Another notable location is Winborne in Norfolk, which similarly lends its name to the surname. The evolution of the spelling of place names over time often influenced the spelling variations of surnames, thus Winborne can also be found spelled as Wimborne and Winburn.

In historical documents, the name appears in several forms. For instance, in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a Robert de Winburne is recorded in Norfolk. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of the late 13th century mention a John de Winburne in Sussex, further illustrating the geographic spread and variant spellings of the surname.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Winborne include Sir John Winborne (circa 1350–1415), an English knight who served during the Hundred Years' War. Another distinguished figure is Reverend Thomas Winborne (1630–1686), who was a prominent clergyman and writer in the late 17th century. In more recent history, Sir Charles Winborne (1810–1883) was a well-known Victorian-era industrialist and philanthropist.

In the literary world, Elizabeth Winborne (1805–1868) made significant contributions as a poet and novelist during the early 19th century. Additionally, Captain James Winborne (1850–1902), a notable figure in naval history, served with distinction in the Royal Navy.

Throughout history, the surname Winborne has not only marked familial lineage but also helped trace the geographical movements and societal contributions of those who bore the name. Each mention in historical documentation adds a layer to the rich tapestry of this surname's history, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Winborne

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

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

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