2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wineholt
An English surname derived from a vine-covered forest or woodland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Wineholt. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wineholt 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Wineholt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineholt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wineholt
The surname Wineholt has its origins rooted in medieval England, with its earliest known occurrences dating back to the Late Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century, a time when hereditary surnames were becoming increasingly common in England. This surname is of toponymic origin, derived from Old English words, indicating a connection to a specific place or geographic feature.
The first part of the surname, Wine, likely comes from the Old English word "wīn," meaning "wine." This could indicate a place associated with wine production, storage, or trade. The second part, holt, comes from the Old English "holt," which means "wood" or "forest." Thus, the name Wineholt could be translated to mean "wine forest" or "wood where wine is stored or produced." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a woodland area known for its connection to wine, be it a vineyard or a storage site.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval land and tax records. A notable example is John de Wineholt, who was mentioned in a 1327 subsidy roll in Suffolk. This early record helps pinpoint the geographic origins of the surname to the East Anglia region, specifically Suffolk. The presence of the name in such records indicates that the Wineholt family was established and recognized in their community by the early 14th century.
Another historical reference to the name appears in the 1379 Poll Tax records for Yorkshire, where a Richard Wineholt is listed. This provides evidence of the name spreading beyond Suffolk and into other parts of England. Richard Wineholt's entry in these records indicates that individuals bearing this surname were present and participated in the economic and social structures of their time.
In the centuries that followed, the name continued to appear in various documents and records. For instance, in the late 16th century, a William Wineholt was documented as a landowner in Kent. William's records provide insights into the mobility and land acquisition of the Wineholt family during the Tudor period.
Another notable individual was Thomas Wineholt, born around 1590, who was involved in the early merchant trade. Historical shipping manifests and trade records from the early 17th century list Thomas as a merchant dealing primarily in goods between England and the Low Countries. This highlights the surname's presence in commercial activities during the early modern period.
Moving forward to the 18th century, the surname appears in the records of the burgeoning American colonies. In 1715, a George Wineholt is documented as an early settler in Pennsylvania. George's arrival in the New World represents the expansion and migration patterns of English families during the colonial period.
The Wineholt surname carries a rich history that dates back to its medieval English roots, through its spread across England and into early American colonization. Notable individuals such as John de Wineholt, Richard Wineholt, William Wineholt, Thomas Wineholt, and George Wineholt highlight the diverse roles and contributions of this family throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wineholt
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineholt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Wineholt 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 Wineholt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wineholt
Wineholt 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-14 bearers (-11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,326 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-6 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,913 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.7%) | Down 23,326 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 1,913 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 Wineholt 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 | #153,769 | #155,682 | -1.2% |
| Count | 106 | 100 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wineholt bearers went from 106 to 100 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 1,913 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #155,682.
FAQ
Wineholt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wineholt?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Wineholt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Wineholt?
Wineholt ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Wineholt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Wineholt.
Has Wineholt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wineholt went from 106 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Wineholt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineholt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Wineholt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wineholt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Wineholt (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 Wineholt mean?
An English surname derived from a vine-covered forest or woodland. 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 Wineholt (0.03 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 Wineholt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.