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

Winningham, 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 Winningham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Winningham in America

Winningham is the 10657th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Winningham surname appeared 3,002 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 Winningham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Winningham 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 Winningham

The surname WINNINGHAM has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 11th century and the Domesday Book, compiled for William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "winnan" meaning to struggle or strive, and "ham" referring to a homestead or village.

WINNINGHAM is thought to have originated in the county of Berkshire, where it was first recorded as Wynnyngeham or Wynyngham in medieval records. This spelling likely referred to a settlement or farmstead where those with the name resided or were landowners. Similar place names such as Winningham and Winninghim can be found in historical documents from the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname WINNINGHAM was Robert de Wynyngeham, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire in 1198. These rolls were financial records kept by the Exchequer of England during the reign of King Richard I.

In the 13th century, a branch of the WINNINGHAM family settled in Nottinghamshire, where they held lands and played a role in local affairs. Sir John de Wynyngeham was a prominent figure in this line, serving as a knight and landowner in the late 1200s.

During the Tudor period, the WINNINGHAM surname gained further recognition with the rise of Thomas Winningham (c. 1510-1572), a notable merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He was a member of the Merchant Venturers of Bristol and served as the city's mayor in 1553 and 1560.

Another prominent individual with the WINNINGHAM surname was Sir Francis Winnington (1634-1700), a lawyer and Member of Parliament for several constituencies, including Tewkesbury and Worcester, during the late 17th century. He was a vocal supporter of the Glorious Revolution and played a role in securing the succession of William III and Mary II to the English throne.

In the 18th century, the WINNINGHAM name appeared in the records of the East India Company, with John Winningham (1718-1801) serving as a writer and administrator in the company's Bengal Presidency. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing schools in the region.

While the WINNINGHAM surname has undergone various spellings over the centuries, it remains a distinctive name with a rich history rooted in the English countryside and associated with notable figures from different walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Winningham

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

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

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