2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wintringham
An English habitational surname derived from a place in Huntingdonshire.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Wintringham. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wintringham 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Wintringham in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wintringham, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wintringham
The surname Wintringham originates from England and dates back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname from the village of Wintringham in North Yorkshire. The name is derived from the Old English elements 'Wintra,' a personal name, combined with 'ingham,' meaning 'homestead' or 'village.' Essentially, Wintringham can be interpreted as 'homestead of Wintra's people.'
The Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of England completed on orders of William the Conqueror, mentions Wintringham as 'Wintreham,' indicating the early existence of the place and its significance. The name evolved in various spellings over time, including Wintreham, Wyntresham, and eventually, Wintringham.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is Robert de Wintringham, who appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297. Another early mention is Thomas Wintringham, who is recorded in a legal document known as the Patent Rolls in 1334. These records indicate that the surname was in use by landowners and people of some standing in medieval England.
One notable historical figure with the surname Wintringham is Thomas Wintringham, born in 1661, a prominent English landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Grimsby from 1701 to 1710. He played a significant role in local politics and was known for his contributions to agricultural reforms.
The name Wintringham also finds its association with Chris Wintringham, a late medieval scholar and cleric born around 1420. He was known for his academic contributions and became a significant figure at the University of Oxford, where he served as a lecturer in theology.
One of the most well-known individuals bearing the surname in more recent history is Tom Wintringham, born in 1898. He was a British soldier, journalist, and founding member of the British Communist Party. Tom played a crucial role during the Spanish Civil War and authored several influential books on military tactics and socialist theory, reflecting his deep engagement in political activism.
Another prominent Wintringham is Arthur Wintringham, born in 1859, who was a respected botanist and horticulturist. He made significant contributions to the study of British flora and gardening techniques, and his works were published in several notable botanical journals of the time.
Eleanor Wintringham, born in 1902, was an acclaimed artist and illustrator known for her vivid landscapes and attention to detail. Her artworks were exhibited in several prominent galleries, and she became a well-regarded figure in the British art scene during the early to mid-20th century.
The surname Wintringham encapsulates a rich history tied to both a geographic location and the evolving linguistic patterns of medieval England. Through historical records and notable individuals, the name has made its mark in various fields, underscoring its enduring presence over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wintringham
Among Census respondents with the surname Wintringham, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Wintringham 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 Wintringham surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 101
- Black or African American3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wintringham
Wintringham 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,896 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+9 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,896 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 8,412 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 Wintringham 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 | #154,907 | #146,495 | 5.4% |
| Count | 105 | 114 | 8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wintringham bearers went from 105 to 114 (+8.6% change). The surname moved up 8,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #146,495.
FAQ
Wintringham surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wintringham?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Wintringham. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Wintringham?
Wintringham ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Wintringham. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Wintringham.
Has Wintringham become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wintringham went from 105 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 9 (+8.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Wintringham?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wintringham, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Wintringham in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wintringham appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Black (3.5%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Wintringham (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 Wintringham mean?
An English habitational surname derived from a place in Huntingdonshire. 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 Wintringham (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 Americans have the surname Wintringham?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.