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

Winterowd, 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 Winterowd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Winterowd in America

Winterowd is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Winterowd surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Winterowd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Winterowd 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 Winterowd

The surname Winterowd has roots that trace back to the Germanic languages and regions, likely originating in Central Europe. The name appears to derive from older German or Saxon words related to wintery conditions and terrains – "winter" and "wald," the latter meaning "forest" in German. This suggests that the initial bearers of the name may have lived near or within a forested area that was notably cold or experienced long winters.

Historical references to the surname Winterowd are sparse, but it is probable that like many surnames, it began as a descriptive term for inhabitants of a particular locale. The earliest recorded examples of similar names in Central Europe can be found in medieval tax records and land grants, though specific documents bearing the name Winterowd itself are less commonly noted.

Records from the late Middle Ages and the early Renaissance period show the name evolving in spelling. Variations like Winterwald and Winterhout can be traced, reflecting the linguistic changes as Germanic dialects evolved and melded into more distinct national languages.

One notable person with this surname was Johann Winterowd, born in 1590 in Germany, who was a mercenary soldier during the Thirty Years' War. Another was Wilhelm Winterowd, born in 1654, who emigrated to the Netherlands and became known for his role as a master blacksmith in Amsterdam. In England, the 1700s bore witness to the presence of Jacob Winterowd, a migrant from the German States, who was listed as a landowner in Norfolk.

In America, the surname appeared in colonial records with individuals like Ezekiel Winterowd, born in 1752, who was a known farmer in Pennsylvania. His descendant, Samuel Winterowd, was born in 1815 and became a notable figure during the westward expansion, owning significant land in the Ohio River Valley.

Estelle Winterowd, born in 1864, was a pioneer educator in the American Midwest. She contributed to the establishment of several schools in Illinois and was respected for advocating for women's education during a transformative period in American history.

The surname Winterowd, though not widespread, carries a rich historical tapestry. Its origins in Central Europe, gradual evolution in spelling, and the deeds of its bearers across continents depict a lineage that is intertwined with the broader narratives of migration, war, and societal development over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Winterowd

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

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

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