2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Winkhart
A German surname derived from words meaning "corner" and "heart".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Winkhart. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winkhart 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Winkhart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winkhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Black (2.7%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winkhart
The surname Winkhart is believed to originate from the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically within what is now Germany. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, roughly around the 13th to 15th centuries. The name is thought to have derived from older Middle High German words or names, perhaps combining "wink," which relates to "corner" or "nook," and "hart," referring to "hardy" or "brave." This etymology suggests that early bearers of the name could have been known for their hardy nature and possibly lived in secluded areas like a corner of a village or a woods.
The surname has been found in various old records and manuscripts. One of the earliest mentions of a similar name dates back to the 14th century in regional documents from Bavaria, where a family with the name Winghart was recorded. Variations in the spelling of surnames were quite common in historical records, leading to several forms like Winckhart, Winchart, and Winhart.
Historical references include the 1489 records from the city of Nuremberg, which detail a merchant named Hans Winkhart. He was noted for his trade connections across the Rhine region. Another individual, Paul Winkhart, is mentioned in legal documents from the Bavarian town of Augsburg in 1523, where he was involved in a land dispute. The name continued to appear in various trades and professions through the centuries.
In the 16th century, records from the Hanseatic League note the activities of Maria Winkhart, born in 1574, a prominent businesswoman in the port city of Lübeck. She was known for her work in expanding trade routes to Scandinavia and the Baltic states. Johann Winkhart, born in 1648, was a noted theologian and writer from Saxony, who published numerous treatises on religious reform during the Thirty Years' War.
The Winkhart name also made its way to artistic circles. Friedrich Winkhart, born in 1720, was a well-regarded painter in Vienna, known for his landscapes and portraits which adorned many aristocratic homes. His works are still studied by art historians for their detailed representation of 18th-century Austrian nobility.
Lastly, in the early 19th century, we find records of Helena Winkhart, born in 1795, who was an educator and social reformer in Prussia. Her efforts contributed significantly to the development of the primary education system in her region, advocating for accessible schooling for girls.
The surname Winkhart carries a rich history, interwoven with the socio-political and cultural development of German-speaking Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winkhart
Among Census respondents with the surname Winkhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Black (2.7%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Winkhart 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 Winkhart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 104
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winkhart
Winkhart 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+9 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 488 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-8 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,917 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.0%) | Down 488 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 8,917 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 Winkhart 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 | #138,304 | #147,221 | -6.4% |
| Count | 121 | 113 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winkhart bearers went from 121 to 113 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 8,917 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #147,221.
FAQ
Winkhart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winkhart?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Winkhart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Winkhart?
Winkhart ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Winkhart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Winkhart.
Has Winkhart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winkhart went from 121 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Winkhart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winkhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Black (2.7%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Winkhart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winkhart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Black (2.7%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Winkhart (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 Winkhart mean?
A German surname derived from words meaning "corner" and "heart". 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 Winkhart (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 many Americans have the surname Winkhart?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.