Find out how popular the last name Winey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Winey.

Winey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Winey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Winey in America

Winey is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Winey surname appeared 309 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Winey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Winey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Winey

The surname Winey is believed to have originated in England, with earliest records tracing back to the medieval period. The name is likely derived from a place name, which was a common practice in England during this time. Historical origins indicate that Winey may have roots in Old English or Anglo-Saxon. It could be related to words such as "wīnēage" (meaning "friendship" or "community of wine") or more plausibly linked to locations associated with wine production or distribution.

Early references to similar names can be found in medieval documents, such as land records and tax rolls. One of the earliest mentions of a similar name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, though not exactly as Winey. The Domesday Book registered varied spellings, such as Wyney and Wyny, indicating phonetic differences or regional dialects influencing surname evolution over time.

An early recorded example of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where a Robert de Wyney was noted in 1273 in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire. The usage of "de" often denoted a link to a specific location, suggesting that this person hailed from a place called Wyney or similar.

Famous early figures bearing the surname Winey include John Winey, a notable farmer in the 16th century born around 1530, who played a significant role in local agricultural reforms in Kent. Another notable bearer of the surname is Thomas Winey, recorded in the parish registers of Somerset around the late 1500s, who was part of the community’s governing body.

The surname appeared in various spellings across England, and over time, the standardized spelling as Winey became more prevalent by the 17th century. Historical records from the 1600s list individuals such as Elizabeth Winey, baptized in 1620 in London, indicating the spread of the name beyond originally localized areas.

One of the more prominent figures in later history is Samuel Winey, born in 1750, known for his contributions to early American society after emigrating from England. His descendants were integral in the founding of several communities in the New England region.

In summary, the surname Winey showcases a rich historical footprint, evolving from place-name origins in medieval England to notable mentions in various historical documents. With a lineage spanning land records, agricultural significance, and transatlantic migration, the surname reflects a diverse and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Winey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Winey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Winey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Winey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Winey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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