2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Winovich
Derived from a Slavic word meaning "someone from a vineyard village".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Winovich. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winovich 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Winovich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winovich
The surname Winovich is of Eastern European origin, specifically from countries such as Poland, Ukraine, or Russia. The name is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, roughly between the 14th and 16th centuries, during a time when family names were becoming more hereditary and less occupational or descriptive.
Winovich appears to be derived from Slavic roots, with "win" or "vin" possibly linking to the Slavic word "vyn" or "vina," implying wine or fault. The suffix "ovich" or "evich" is a common patronymic ending in many Slavic languages, indicating "son of." Therefore, Winovich likely means "son of Win" or "son of the wine (maker)," signifying lineage or profession.
Historical references to this surname are somewhat rare, but it occasionally appears in old records and documents. One of the earliest known instances is in a 15th-century Polish land registry, where a family of landowners named Winovich was listed in the region of Lesser Poland, near Kraków. This region saw significant cultural and political activity during that period, which may have influenced the spread and persistence of the surname.
The Winovich name appears sporadically in records throughout Eastern Europe. One notable individual is Jakub Winovich, born in 1689, who was a minor nobleman in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His contributions to local infrastructure, including the construction of a small chapel, are documented in communal records from the early 18th century.
Another historical figure is Ivan Winovich, an Eastern Orthodox priest born in 1764 in what is now western Ukraine. Ivan was known for his theological writings and efforts to bridge gaps between various Slavic Christian communities. His works were noted in church archives and some are still referenced in religious studies today.
In the 19th century, Andrei Winovich, an officer in the Russian Imperial Army, was known for his service during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1783, Andrei was decorated for his bravery in several key battles, including the Battle of Borodino in 1812. His military records and letters are preserved in Russian historical archives.
An important figure in more recent history is Petro Winovich, a Ukrainian writer and political activist born in 1891. Petro wrote extensively about Ukrainian independence and the struggles under Soviet rule, playing a significant role in the cultural and political discourse of the early 20th century. His works are considered seminal in the study of Ukrainian nationalism.
Lastly, Marko Winovich, born in 1928, was a Soviet-era physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. His research was crucial during the Cold War period and has been documented in numerous scientific journals and Soviet archives.
The surname Winovich is thus entwined with a rich tapestry of Eastern European history, tracing back several centuries and notable for its association with various influential figures in different fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Winovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Winovich 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 Winovich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 108
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winovich
Winovich 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,228 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,839 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 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 18,228 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,839 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 Winovich 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 | #156,044 | #150,205 | 3.7% |
| Count | 104 | 109 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winovich bearers went from 104 to 109 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,839 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,205.
FAQ
Winovich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winovich?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Winovich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Winovich?
Winovich ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Winovich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Winovich.
Has Winovich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winovich went from 104 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Winovich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Winovich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winovich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Winovich (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 Winovich mean?
Derived from a Slavic word meaning "someone from a vineyard village". 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 Winovich (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 people have the last name Winovich?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Winovich, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.