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

Winterrowd, 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 Winterrowd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Winterrowd in America

Winterrowd is the 39117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Winterrowd surname appeared 563 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 Winterrowd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Winterrowd 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 Winterrowd

The surname Winterrowd is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. The etymology of Winterrowd seems to be connected to the Old English words winter, meaning the cold season, and rude or rodd, which could imply a clearing or a cultivated area. This suggests that the name might have referred to someone living in or near an area that was cleared or cultivated during winter.

The earliest records of the surname can be traced back to old English documents and parish registers. One of the earliest instances of a similar name appears in the 14th century in the form of Wynterod. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, likely influenced by regional dialects and literacy levels of record keepers, eventually becoming Winterrowd.

One notable historical figure is Thomas Winterrowd, born in 1564 in Lancashire, England. He was a landowner and is recorded in several land grants and legal documents of the time. Another mention can be found in a 1625 parish register in Staffordshire, where a John Winterrowd is listed as a witness in a marriage record. This indicates that the name was fairly widespread within certain regions of England by the early 17th century.

Rebecca Winterrowd, born in 1742, was known to have emigrated to the American colonies along with her family. They settled in Pennsylvania, and her diaries provide valuable insights into the life of early American settlers. Additionally, William Winterrowd, born in 1810 in Pennsylvania, became a prominent figure in the community as a local magistrate and landowner.

In the late 19th century, Reverend Joseph Winterrowd, born in 1851 in Ohio, gained recognition for his contributions to the Methodist church. He established several churches in the Midwest and was involved in numerous charitable activities.

Lydia Winterrowd, born in 1878, was an early advocate for women's education and suffrage. She was a schoolteacher in Indiana and later became involved in state-level campaigns for women's rights, making notable contributions to the social reforms of her time.

The surname Winterrowd thus illustrates a fascinating journey from medieval England to the American frontier, with its bearers often playing significant roles in their communities. The name's evolution reflects broader historical trends of migration and settlement, while its rarity today underscores the unique lineage carried by those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Winterrowd

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

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

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