2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Winkelhake
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "corner hook" or "angle hook."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Winkelhake. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winkelhake 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Winkelhake in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winkelhake, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winkelhake
The surname Winkelhake has its origins in Germany, a country with a rich history of unique and descriptive surnames. It is thought to have originated during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century, in the regions of Northern or Central Germany. The name is derived from two German words: "Winkel," meaning corner or nook, and "Hake," which is an old term for a hook, often used to describe a person who lived near or owned an angular piece of land or a corner house with distinctive features.
Early records indicate that the name Winkelhake appeared in various forms in medieval German manuscripts and local directories. One of the earliest references can be found in a 15th-century land registry in the city of Aachen, where a certain Hans Winkelhake was recorded as a landowner in 1472. This indicates the name's establishment among the landed gentry and its association with property and local influence.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Friedrich Winkelhake, who was born in 1521 and served as a town councilor in the city of Lübeck until his death in 1589. Friedrich was noted for his contributions to the local governance and his efforts to improve trade routes in the region, indicative of the family's association with civic responsibilities and economic activities.
In the 17th century, Johann Winkelhake was an influential merchant in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. Born in 1643, he expanded his business enterprises throughout the Baltic region until his death in 1702. Johann’s commercial success and extensive trade networks highlight the family's continuing influence and economic relevance during this period.
In Wittenberg, the birthplace of the Reformation, Martin Winkelhake, born in 1710, was noted for his involvement in early printing and publishing. His contributions to the dissemination of religious and scientific knowledge until his death in 1775, underline the broadening professional diversity of the Winkelhake family beyond landownership and trade.
More recently, in the late 19th century, Hermann Winkelhake, born in 1845, rose to prominence as an influential political figure in the Prussian Parliament. His advocacy for educational reforms and industrial advancements up until his death in 1910 marked a significant legacy within German political history.
The surname Winkelhake is thus deeply embedded in the historical and socio-economic tapestry of Germany. It reflects a lineage of individuals involved in governance, trade, intellectual pursuits, and political reforms, from its medieval roots to modern times. Historical records and the achievements of individuals bearing this name help to preserve the legacy and heritage of the Winkelhake family.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winkelhake
Among Census respondents with the surname Winkelhake, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Winkelhake 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 Winkelhake surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 102
- Two or more races6.9% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winkelhake
Winkelhake appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 887 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 887 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 Winkelhake 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 | #144,141 | #145,028 | -0.6% |
| Count | 115 | 116 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winkelhake bearers went from 115 to 116 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 887 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #145,028.
FAQ
Winkelhake surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winkelhake?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Winkelhake. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Winkelhake?
Winkelhake ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Winkelhake. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Winkelhake.
Has Winkelhake become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winkelhake went from 115 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Winkelhake?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winkelhake, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Winkelhake in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winkelhake appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Two or More Races (6.9%), Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Winkelhake (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 Winkelhake mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "corner hook" or "angle hook." 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 Winkelhake (0.04 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 common is the surname Winkelhake?
See how many people have the surname Winkelhake on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.