2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wineteer
A surname possibly deriving from a wine-related trade or profession.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 108 Americans carry the last name Wineteer. That puts it at #156,608 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,173,651 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wineteer 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
108
1 in 3,173,651
Census rank
#156,608
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
94
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 94 bearers of the surname Wineteer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156608th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineteer, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wineteer
The surname Wineteer is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English words 'win,' meaning 'wine,' and 'tier,' which could be interpreted as 'servant' or 'keeper.' This suggests that the name may have been occupational, denoting someone who was involved in the wine trade or a custodian of a vineyard or wine cellar. The areas where the surname was first recorded are predominantly in the southern parts of England, notably in regions known for their vineyard activities during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest historical references to the surname can be traced back to the 13th century. A manuscript from 1287 mentions a Richard Wineteer in the county of Kent, who was noted as a local wine merchant. Such records indicate that the name was well-established among tradespeople involved in the wine industry during that time.
Further historical records from the 14th century reveal another individual, John Wineteer, who appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 in Sussex. These rolls were tax records kept by the government, and individuals listed were often significant enough in their communities to warrant a mention. John's inclusion in these records signifies that the surname had begun to gain more recognition and importance by this period.
Fast forward to the 16th century, where a prominent figure, Thomas Wineteer, emerged as a notable vintner in London. Born in 1542 and passing away in 1601, Thomas was well-regarded for his contributions to the wine trade in the city, serving notable clients and even the royal court. His success and influence were significant enough that records of his transactions and activities were preserved in various guild documents of the era.
In the 17th century, another figure of interest is Ann Wineteer, who was born in 1620 and was known for her work in the family wine business in Bristol. Her records suggest that she managed the affairs of the business after her husband's passing, which was uncommon for women of that time. Her involvement is documented in local business registries and parish records.
The 18th century saw the philanthropic efforts of George Wineteer, born in 1756. George established several charitable institutions in Essex, focusing on helping those in the trade who had fallen on hard times. His legacy is recorded in several charity annals of the period, highlighting his contribution to the community and the betterment of the lives of those within it.
Throughout history, the surname Wineteer has been associated with the wine trade, spanning various regions and centuries. Each recorded instance provides a glimpse into the occupational and social significance of the name, with its bearers contributing to the commerce and culture of their respective eras.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wineteer
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineteer, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Wineteer 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 Wineteer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 94
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wineteer
Wineteer 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-10 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,978 places
2020
#156,608
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 94
-11 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 19,978 places |
| 2020 | #156,608 | 94 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 1,701 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 Wineteer 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 | #154,907 | #156,608 | -1.1% |
| Count | 105 | 94 | -10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -21.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wineteer bearers went from 105 to 94 (-10.5% change). The surname moved down 1,701 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #156,608.
FAQ
Wineteer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wineteer?
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the surname Wineteer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,173,651 residents.
How common is Wineteer?
Wineteer ranks #156,608 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 94 people with the surname Wineteer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (108), 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 Wineteer.
Has Wineteer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wineteer went from 105 recorded bearers to 94. That is a decrease of 11 (-10.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #156,608.
What does the Census say about the background of Wineteer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wineteer, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Wineteer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wineteer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Wineteer (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 Wineteer mean?
A surname possibly deriving from a wine-related trade or profession. 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 Wineteer (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 people are called Wineteer?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Wineteer, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.