2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Winterringer
A locational surname referring to someone from a place associated with winter ringing or sounds.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Winterringer. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Winterringer 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Winterringer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Winterringer, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Winterringer
The surname Winterringer originates from German-speaking regions of Europe, likely beginning its usage in the late Middle Ages. The name can be broken down into two primary components: "Winter," derived from the Old High German word "Wintar," meaning winter, and "Ringer," derived from the Middle High German "Ringen," meaning to wrestle. As such, the surname Winterringer could historically refer to someone known for strength or prowess in wrestling, particularly in the harsh conditions of winter.
Winterringer's earliest appearances are found in the regions of Bavaria and Alsace, areas known for their vibrant medieval communities and rich cultural tapestries. Variations of the name such as Winterringe and Winterringen appear in church records, tax rolls, and civic documents from as early as the 14th century, indicating that the family was established and possibly held some local prominence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 1378 tax records of the Bavarian town of Ingolstadt, where a Hans Winterringer is documented as a tradesman. In 1452, a manuscript from Strasbourg lists a Martin Winterringer as a participant in local wrestling tournaments, which might hint at the surname’s association with physical prowess.
The Winterringer family name appears again in the 1521 registers of the University of Heidelberg, with Johann Winterringer noted as a scholar in philosophy and the humanities. This illustrates the family's involvement not only in physical or manual pursuits but also in intellectual endeavors.
By the 17th century, the name had spread further throughout the German-speaking lands. Records from 1623 show a Karl Winterringer serving as a town council member in Würzburg, indicating the family’s continued civic involvement. Another notable figure, Elisabeth Winterringer, born in 1687, became renowned for her charitable work in Augsburg, where she established one of the region’s early alms houses.
In the 18th century, the name appears in colonial American records, suggesting that family members emigrated. A Tobias Winterringer is noted as a settler in Pennsylvania in 1734, contributing to the spread of the surname beyond Europe. The Winterringer name thus carries a rich, multifaceted history, marked by both its European origins and its expansion into the New World.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Winterringer
Among Census respondents with the surname Winterringer, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Winterringer 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 Winterringer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 96
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Winterringer
Winterringer 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-12 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,595 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 22,595 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 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 Winterringer 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 | #158,432 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Winterringer bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Winterringer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Winterringer?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Winterringer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Winterringer?
Winterringer ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Winterringer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Winterringer.
Has Winterringer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Winterringer went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Winterringer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Winterringer, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (2.8%). 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 Winterringer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Winterringer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Black (2.8%). 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 Winterringer (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 Winterringer mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a place associated with winter ringing or sounds. 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 Winterringer (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 surname Winterringer?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.