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

Wrinkle, 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 Wrinkle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wrinkle in America

Wrinkle is the 25659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wrinkle surname appeared 961 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 Wrinkle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wrinkle 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 Wrinkle

The surname Wrinkle is of English origin, emerging around the late medieval period. The name principally originates from certain regions in England, particularly in areas such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is derived from an Old English word "wrencan," which means to twist or turn, and could have referred to someone with a peculiar or noticeable characteristic, possibly in their mannerism or physical appearance, such as bent or twisted features.

Historical references to the surname Wrinkle can be found in various old records and manuscripts. The earliest known record of this surname dates back to the 14th century in England. One notable appearance is in the Muster Rolls of 1379, where a Roger Wrinkle is listed as a resident in Yorkshire. Early records often show variations in spelling, such as Wrinkel or Wrynkyl, reflecting the phonetic spellings of the time.

Another historical reference is found in the Poll Tax records of 1381, where a John Wrinkel is listed in West Riding, Yorkshire. These early instances indicate that the name was relatively uncommon but present in northern England during that time period. The surname continued to be localized around these regions for several centuries.

Sir William Wrinkle, born in 1483 and died in 1530, was a notable figure bearing this surname. He served as a knight during the reign of King Henry VIII and was known for his involvement in the Battle of Flodden in 1513. His family held lands in Yorkshire, solidifying the association of the surname with that area.

In the 17th century, a Thomas Wrinkle, who was born in 1607 and died in 1675, was a notable landowner in Lancashire. Records from the time highlight his prominence in local society and his influence in matters concerning the local agricultural community.

Another prominent figure is Anne Wrinkle, an 18th-century philanthropist born in 1715 and died in 1786, who was known for her charitable works in West Yorkshire. Her contributions to the establishment of local orphanages and support for the poor are well-documented in local histories.

In literature, Edward Wrinkle, a 19th-century writer born in 1820 and died in 1894, gained recognition for his novels and poems that often depicted rural life in Lancashire. His works have been cited in various literary anthologies of the period.

Throughout history, the surname Wrinkle has retained its distinctive character and has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, particularly in the northern counties of England. The variations in spelling and the relatively few but significant references in historical records underscore the surname's unique and localized heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wrinkle

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

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

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