2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wineski
A Polonized variant of the German surname Wienezkij, derived from the Polish town of Wionezka.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Wineski. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wineski 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Wineski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineski, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wineski
The surname Wineski is believed to have originated from Poland, most likely in the late medieval period. Geographically, the name's roots can be traced to the regions of Greater Poland and Lesser Poland, areas rich with Slavic culture and history. The suffix "-ski" is a common Polish name ending, denoting association, often implying nobility or land ownership during the medieval ages.
The name Wineski likely derives from a combination of the root "Wine-" which may have connections to old Slavic words or places. One possible origin is the Old Slavic word "vin", meaning "wine" or a reference to vineyards, suggesting a heritage linked to wine production or locations associated with vineyards. Alternatively, it could also be found in toponyms, indicating an affiliation with a specific place, like the village of Winna or Winiary, which have historical significance in Poland.
One of the earliest documented usages of a similar surname is found in a 15th-century Polish land registry where a 'Piotr Wineski' was listed as a landowner in the Krakow Voivodeship. This registry is significant as it gives insights into the spread of the surname during that time.
Another notable historical reference is from the 17th century when Jan Wineski, a minor Polish noble, was mentioned in court records in Poznań in relation to a boundary dispute. These records also shed light on the prevalence of the surname in legal and administrative matters, reflecting a certain socio-economic status.
In the 18th century, the surname appeared in various parish records. For instance, Katarzyna Wineski born in 1732, was listed in church records as having married into the Lisowski family from the Masovian Voivodeship, indicating the spread of the surname into central Poland.
A notable figure bearing the surname Wineski in the 19th century was Aleksander Wineski, born in 1821, who served as a military officer in the November Uprising of 1830-1831 against the Russian Empire. His involvement in the struggle for Polish independence highlights the recurring appearance of the surname in significant historical contexts.
In the early 20th century, a notable immigrant named Michał Wineski, born in 1884 in Warsaw, moved to the United States and became an influential figure in the Polish-American community in Chicago. His contributions to immigrant support groups reflect the continuing prominence of the surname among Polish diaspora communities.
Throughout history, the surname has seen various phonetic and orthographic alterations due to transliteration and regional dialects. Historical spellings such as Vineski or Vyneski have appeared in different records, further illustrating the complexities and richness of its etymology. Each instance of the surname sheds light on the deep-rooted cultural and regional heritage associated with Wineski, capturing its evolution through generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wineski
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineski, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Wineski 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 Wineski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 101
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.2% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wineski
Wineski 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+14 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,515 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,724 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 4,515 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 6,724 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 Wineski 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 | #138,304 | #145,028 | -4.9% |
| Count | 121 | 116 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wineski bearers went from 121 to 116 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 6,724 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #145,028.
FAQ
Wineski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wineski?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Wineski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Wineski?
Wineski ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Wineski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Wineski.
Has Wineski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wineski went from 121 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Wineski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineski, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Wineski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wineski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.2%), Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Wineski (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 Wineski mean?
A Polonized variant of the German surname Wienezkij, derived from the Polish town of Wionezka. 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 Wineski (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 many people share the surname Wineski?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.