2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Winbourne
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "wine brook" or "vineyard stream".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Winbourne. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winbourne 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Winbourne in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winbourne, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Black (15.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winbourne
Winbourne is an English surname that traces its origins back to the medieval period. The name first appeared in the country of England during the Norman Conquest, which began in 1066. The surname is believed to have geographic roots, derived from specific locations known for their distinctive characteristics.
The surname Winbourne is most likely a variation of Winburn or Wimborne, referring to towns such as Wimborne Minster in Dorset. The origin involves the Old English elements "wine," meaning "friend" or "companion," and "burna," meaning "stream" or "brook." Combining these elements, the name Winbourne essentially means "friend's stream" or "companion's brook." Such natural features were often used to identify people in pre-industrial England.
One of the earliest references of the name appears in historical records and manuscripts from the Domesday Book of 1086. In this survey commissioned by William the Conqueror, variations of names similar to Winbourne, such as Wineburn and Wimborne, were recorded, indicating the prevalence of this surname in specific localities.
A notable early example of the name is John de Winbourne, born circa 1270. He was documented in records from the County of Dorset. Another early user of this surname was Richard Winbourne, who lived during the early 14th century, providing further evidence of the name's longevity and connection to specific regions in England.
Throughout the centuries, families with the surname Winbourne were found primarily in southern England, particularly in areas like Dorset, Hampshire, and Sussex. For instance, Thomas Winbourne, born in 1502, was a landowner in Dorset, where records indicate his involvement in local governance.
John Winbourne, born 1615 and deceased in 1689, was another significant figure. He was an early settler who crossed the Atlantic during the Puritan migration and played a role in the early colonial history of North America, particularly in Massachusetts.
The name continued to appear in various legal and parish records, demonstrating its enduring presence. For instance, William Winbourne, born in 1756, was noted for his contributions as a local magistrate in Sussex, leaving behind a legacy documented in civic records.
Lastly, George Winbourne, born in 1801 and died in 1870, was a notable figure in the industrial period, recognized for his innovations in agricultural machinery. His contributions were not only pivotal in his local community but also had a broader impact on agricultural practices.
The surname Winbourne thus encapsulates a rich historical tapestry, with roots deep in English geography and etymology, celebrated through the lives and contributions of its bearers across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winbourne
Among Census respondents with the surname Winbourne, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Black (15.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Winbourne 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 Winbourne surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.8% · 87
- Black or African American15.6% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winbourne
Winbourne 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,872 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,423 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,872 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,423 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 Winbourne 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 | #152,628 | #150,205 | 1.6% |
| Count | 107 | 109 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winbourne bearers went from 107 to 109 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,423 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #150,205.
FAQ
Winbourne surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winbourne?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Winbourne. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Winbourne?
Winbourne ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Winbourne. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Winbourne.
Has Winbourne become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winbourne went from 107 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Winbourne?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winbourne, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Black (15.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Winbourne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.8% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winbourne appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.8%), Black (15.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Winbourne (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 Winbourne mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "wine brook" or "vineyard 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 Winbourne (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 common is the surname Winbourne?
You can see how many people have the surname Winbourne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.