2000
#21,981
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Winborne
From a place name derived from Old English meaning "hilly stream."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,206 Americans carry the last name Winborne. That puts it at #24,743 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.35 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 284,208 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winborne 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
1.2K
1 in 284,208
Census rank
#24,743
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,052 bearers of the surname Winborne in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.35 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 24743rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winborne, the largest self-reported group is Black at 46.0%. The next largest groups are White (45.6%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In historical documents, the name appears in several forms.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winborne
Among Census respondents with the surname Winborne, the largest self-reported group is Black at 46.0%. The next largest groups are White (45.6%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Winborne 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 Winborne surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American46.0% · 484
- White45.6% · 480
- Two or more races4.2% · 44
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 39
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winborne
Winborne 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
#21,717
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,198
+98 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.41
Rank movement Up 264 places
2020
#24,743
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,052
-146 bearers (-12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.35
Rank movement Down 3,026 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,981 | 1,100 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #21,717 | 1,198 | 0.41 | +98 bearers (+8.9%) | Up 264 places |
| 2020 | #24,743 | 1,052 | 0.35 | -146 bearers (-12.2%) | Down 3,026 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 Winborne 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 | #21,717 | #24,743 | -13.9% |
| Count | 1,198 | 1,052 | -12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winborne bearers went from 1,198 to 1,052 (-12.2% change). The surname moved down 3,026 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,717 to #24,743.
FAQ
Winborne surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winborne?
Name Census estimates that about 1,206 living Americans carry the surname Winborne. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 284,208 residents.
How common is Winborne?
Winborne ranks #24,743 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.35 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 1,052 people with the surname Winborne. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,206), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.35 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.35 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 Winborne.
Has Winborne become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winborne went from 1,198 recorded bearers to 1,052. That is a decrease of 146 (-12.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #21,717 to #24,743.
What does the Census say about the background of Winborne?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winborne, the largest self-reported group is Black at 46.0%. The next largest groups are White (45.6%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Winborne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.0% (484 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winborne appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (46.0%), White (45.6%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Winborne (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 Winborne mean?
From a place name derived from Old English meaning "hilly stream." 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 Winborne (0.35 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 Winborne?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.