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

Wyndham, 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 Wyndham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wyndham in America

Wyndham is the 36970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wyndham surname appeared 604 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 Wyndham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wyndham 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 Wyndham

The surname Wyndham finds its origins in England, specifically in the county of Norfolk. The earliest known use of the name dates back to the Saxon period, around the 10th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "wine" meaning friend, and "ham" meaning home or settlement. Thus, Wyndham can be interpreted as "home of the friend" or "friendly settlement."

One of the earliest records of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the village of Wymondham in Norfolk is mentioned. This village's name shares a clear phonetic similarity to Wyndham, and over time, variations of the spelling like Windham and Wymondham were often used interchangeably in historical documents.

One of the earliest individuals bearing the surname Wyndham was Sir John Wyndham, born around 1270 and died in 1316. He was the Lord of the Manor of Felbrigg in Norfolk. The family's prominence grew in the following centuries, with various branches settling in Somerset and Sussex.

Sir Thomas Wyndham, who lived during the reign of Henry VIII, was a notable naval commander. Born around 1508 and dying in 1554, he played significant roles in expeditions to Africa and served as vice-admiral during the wars against France.

In the 17th century, Sir Hugh Wyndham, born in 1602 and died in 1684, became a respected judge and politician. A prominent Royalist, he later served as a judge of the Court of Common Pleas after the Restoration of Charles II.

Another significant figure was George Wyndham, the 3rd Earl of Egremont, born in 1751 and died in 1837. He was a major patron of the arts, supporting figures like the poet William Blake and painter J.M.W. Turner. His patronage greatly influenced the cultural landscape of early 19th-century Britain.

William Wyndham Grenville, born in 1759 and died in 1834, served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Known as Lord Grenville, he was instrumental in passing the Slave Trade Act of 1807, which abolished the British transatlantic slave trade.

The historical journey of the surname Wyndham showcases its roots deeply entrenched in English soil, with a lineage that weaves through significant military, political, and cultural contributions over the centuries. The name's evolution through different spellings and its association with notable figures highlight its enduring legacy in British history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wyndham

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

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

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