2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wrinkles
An occupational surname referring to someone who wrinkled or pleated fabric or clothing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Wrinkles. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wrinkles 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
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Wrinkles in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wrinkles, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wrinkles
The surname Wrinkles is of English origin, first emerging in the medieval period. It is most likely derived from the Old English words "wrencan" or "wrenc," which translate to "to twist" or "trick." The name may have originally been a nickname for a cunning person or someone known for their cleverness or trickery.
The earliest records of the surname Wrinkles appear in the 14th century, a period marked by the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death, which significantly impacted population records. One of the initial mentions of the name can be traced to the Poll Tax rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, which lists a John Wrinkle. This early appearance suggests that the name had already become established in certain English regions by this time.
In historical references, variations of the surname, such as Wrinkley or Wrinkel, can be found. In a manuscript from 1435, a Thomas Wrinkley is recorded as having paid a fine for land disputes in Norfolk. Such documents provide glimpses into the everyday lives and legal matters involving those bearing the surname.
Among the notable figures carrying the surname Wrinkles, one can find Elizabeth Wrinkles, who lived in the early 17th century and is documented in parish records of Devon. Her birth is estimated around 1605, and she was known for her charitable work within her community. Another significant individual is Robert Wrinkles, an 18th-century merchant from London, who established a successful trade business and left numerous legal documents and business records.
Moving into the 19th century, William Wrinkles (1802-1875) became a prominent figure as an inventor and industrialist during the Industrial Revolution. Known for his innovations in textile machinery, William's contributions were pivotal in advancing the British textile industry, enhancing both productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
In the realm of the arts, Emily Wrinkles (1851-1912) emerged as a celebrated poet and writer in Victorian England. Her works, often published under her married name, encapsulated the spirit of her era and contributed to the literary tapestry of the period. Her poems were frequently featured in literary magazines, and she maintained correspondence with several prominent writers of her time.
These historical instances highlight the diverse paths taken by individuals with the surname Wrinkles, spanning various professions and social roles. The name's evolution and persistence through the centuries underscore its integration into the fabric of English history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wrinkles
Among Census respondents with the surname Wrinkles, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Wrinkles 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 Wrinkles surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.7% · 107
- Two or more races7.4% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wrinkles
Wrinkles appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+7 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,616 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.1%) | Up 3,616 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 Wrinkles 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 | #144,141 | #140,525 | 2.5% |
| Count | 115 | 122 | 6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wrinkles bearers went from 115 to 122 (+6.1% change). The surname moved up 3,616 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #140,525.
FAQ
Wrinkles surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wrinkles?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Wrinkles. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Wrinkles?
Wrinkles ranks #140,525 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 122 people with the surname Wrinkles. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), 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 Wrinkles.
Has Wrinkles become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wrinkles went from 115 recorded bearers to 122. That is an increase of 7 (+6.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Wrinkles?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wrinkles, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Wrinkles in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wrinkles appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.7%), Two or More Races (7.4%), Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Wrinkles (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 Wrinkles mean?
An occupational surname referring to someone who wrinkled or pleated fabric or clothing. 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 Wrinkles (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 last name Wrinkles?
See how common the surname Wrinkles is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.