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

Wingate, 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 Wingate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wingate in America

Wingate is the 4242nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wingate surname appeared 8,359 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Wingate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wingate 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 Wingate

The surname Wingate is of English origin, derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated in the region of Northumberland, England, during the medieval period. The name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "wind" and "geat," which together mean "winding gate" or "winding road."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wingate can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a place called "Windegate" in Northumberland. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century, likely referring to a person or family residing near a winding gate or road.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed individuals with the surname Wingate residing in Northumberland and Yorkshire. These early records often featured variations in spelling, including "Windegate," "Windeyate," and "Wyndgate."

One notable individual with the surname Wingate was Sir Thomas Wingate (1554-1615), an English merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Netherlands and Morocco during the reign of King James I. He was also involved in the establishment of the East India Company.

Another prominent figure was Edmund Wingate (1593-1656), a English mathematician and lawyer. He is best known for his work on the calculation of logarithms and his contributions to the development of mathematical techniques.

In the 18th century, John Wingate (1714-1814) was a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He achieved the rank of Admiral and was involved in several key naval battles against the French and Spanish fleets.

The name Wingate also has associations with place names in England, such as Wingate, a village in County Durham, and Wingate Grange, a former manor house in Northumberland. These place names likely derived from the same Old English origins as the surname.

Edward Wingate (1828-1909) was a British explorer and colonial administrator who served in the Sudan and played a significant role in the suppression of the Mahdist Revolt. He is also known for his efforts in establishing the country's infrastructure and developing its natural resources.

It is worth noting that the surname Wingate has spread beyond its English origins and can be found in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wingate

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

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

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