2000
#92,217
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 185
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Winik
Russian surname referring to a vintner or wine merchant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 222 Americans carry the last name Winik. That puts it at #99,694 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,543,938 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winik 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
222
1 in 1,543,938
Census rank
#99,694
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
194
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 194 bearers of the surname Winik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 99694th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winik, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winik
The surname Winik has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in regions that are now part of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name is believed to have emerged around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the old Slavic word "vin" meaning wine, thus Winik likely referred to someone who was involved in the production or trading of wine. This is supported by records indicating vineyards and wine trade flourishing in these regions during that period.
One of the earliest recorded spellings of Winik appears in the Polish records of the 15th century where Winik or similar spellings such as Vinik were noted. These documents often related to land holdings or municipal duties. A manuscript from 1482 mentions a Jan Winik, a notable landowner in the Kraków Voivodeship. This region was known for its fertile land and prominent vineyards, fitting the etymology of the name.
Historical references to the name Winik appear sporadically in various European archives. A notable record from 1574 lists a Katarzyna Winik in the Lwów (Lviv) municipal records, where she was involved in trade between Poland and Lithuania. Another significant individual, Marek Winik, born around 1620 and died in 1685, is referenced in the annals of the University of Kraków as a scholar who contributed to early European agricultural studies, possibly related to the cultivation of grapevines.
In addition, ecclesiastical records from the 17th century in Ukraine reference a Yuri Winik who held a clerical position in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. His duties included overseeing the monastery’s vineyards, further solidifying the association of the surname with wine production.
Moving into the 18th century, Winik continued to appear in various public and civic records. A distinguished bearer of the surname, Tomasz Winik, born in 1708 and died in 1767, is noted for his role as a magistrate in Łódź. His contributions to local governance are well documented in municipal records where his decisions helped shape the town's infrastructure and trade practices.
Throughout its history, the surname Winik has been closely associated with viticulture and trade. This linkage is evident in both the etymological roots of the name and the historical occupations of those who bore it. Renowned individuals with the surname, such as Jan Winik, Katarzyna Winik, Marek Winik, Yuri Winik, and Tomasz Winik, provide a rich tapestry of contributions to their respective fields and regions, each leaving an indelible mark on the history associated with this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winik
Among Census respondents with the surname Winik, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Winik 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 Winik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 177
- Two or more races4.6% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winik
Winik 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
#107,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 166
-19 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 14,917 places
2020
#99,694
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 194
+28 bearers (+16.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 7,440 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #92,217 | 185 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #107,134 | 166 | 0.06 | -19 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 14,917 places |
| 2020 | #99,694 | 194 | 0.06 | +28 bearers (+16.9%) | Up 7,440 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 Winik 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 | #107,134 | #99,694 | 6.9% |
| Count | 166 | 194 | 16.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winik bearers went from 166 to 194 (+16.9% change). The surname moved up 7,440 positions in the national ranking, going from #107,134 to #99,694.
FAQ
Winik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winik?
Name Census estimates that about 222 living Americans carry the surname Winik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,543,938 residents.
How common is Winik?
Winik ranks #99,694 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 194 people with the surname Winik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (222), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Winik.
Has Winik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winik went from 166 recorded bearers to 194. That is an increase of 28 (+16.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #107,134 to #99,694.
What does the Census say about the background of Winik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winik, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Winik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (177 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Winik (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 Winik mean?
Russian surname referring to a vintner or wine merchant. 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 Winik (0.06 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 have the surname Winik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.