2000
#56,526
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 338
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Winey
A surname likely derived from someone associated with wine production or trade.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 436 Americans carry the last name Winey. That puts it at #57,805 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 786,134 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winey 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
436
1 in 786,134
Census rank
#57,805
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
380
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 380 bearers of the surname Winey in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 57805th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winey, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Black (6.3%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winey
Among Census respondents with the surname Winey, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Black (6.3%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Winey 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 Winey surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.5% · 321
- Black or African American6.3% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 14
- Two or more races2.9% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winey
Winey 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
#64,388
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 309
-29 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 7,862 places
2020
#57,805
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 380
+71 bearers (+23.0%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 6,583 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #56,526 | 338 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #64,388 | 309 | 0.10 | -29 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 7,862 places |
| 2020 | #57,805 | 380 | 0.13 | +71 bearers (+23.0%) | Up 6,583 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 Winey 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 | #64,388 | #57,805 | 10.2% |
| Count | 309 | 380 | 23.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.13 | 27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winey bearers went from 309 to 380 (+23.0% change). The surname moved up 6,583 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,388 to #57,805.
FAQ
Winey surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winey?
Name Census estimates that about 436 living Americans carry the surname Winey. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 786,134 residents.
How common is Winey?
Winey ranks #57,805 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 380 people with the surname Winey. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (436), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Winey.
Has Winey become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winey went from 309 recorded bearers to 380. That is an increase of 71 (+23.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #64,388 to #57,805.
What does the Census say about the background of Winey?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winey, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Black (6.3%) and Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Winey in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.5% (321 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winey appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.5%), Black (6.3%), Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Winey (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 Winey mean?
A surname likely derived from someone associated with wine production or trade. 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 Winey (0.13 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 Winey?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.