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

Winfree, 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 Winfree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Winfree in America

Winfree is the 12886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Winfree surname appeared 2,387 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Winfree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Winfree 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 Winfree

The surname Winfree originated in England and dates back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old English words "Wine" meaning friend or protector, and "freo" meaning free or noble. The name translates to "Wine's free man" or "free friend", suggesting it was initially given to someone who was trusted and had attained a level of freedom or status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Winfree surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Winefrid, an early spelling variation of Winfree.

In the 13th century, the surname Winfree can be found in various historical records from the county of Cheshire, England. One notable bearer was William Winfree, a landowner mentioned in the Cheshire Pipe Rolls of 1260.

The surname Winfree also has connections to several place names in England. For instance, the village of Winsford in Cheshire was formerly known as Winefredis-ford, potentially named after an early bearer of the Winfree surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Winfree was John Winfree, born in 1560 in Cheshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a justice of the peace in the county.

Another notable figure was Thomas Winfree (1633-1718), an English Quaker who emigrated to Virginia in the late 17th century. He was among the earliest settlers in the colony and played a role in establishing Quaker communities in the region.

In the 18th century, William Winfree (1720-1795) was a prominent figure in colonial Virginia. He served as a justice of the peace and was actively involved in local politics and civic affairs.

During the American Revolutionary War, Reverend John Winfree (1737-1820) was a notable Baptist preacher and a supporter of the Patriot cause. He served as a chaplain in the Continental Army and played a role in the struggle for religious freedom.

In the 19th century, Edward Winfree (1818-1892) was a successful businessman and landowner in Mississippi. He was actively involved in the cotton industry and owned several plantations in the state.

Throughout its history, the surname Winfree has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, religious figures, military personnel, and businessmen. While the name originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and settlement in the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Winfree

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

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 Winfree 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 Winfree 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 Winfree was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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