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

Wynn, 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 Wynn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wynn in America

Wynn is the 1203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wynn surname appeared 29,417 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 10 people would have the surname Wynn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wynn 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 Wynn

The surname Wynn is of Welsh origin, derived from the Old Welsh personal name "Gwynn" or "Gwyn," meaning "fair" or "white." This name was initially used as a descriptive nickname, likely referring to someone with fair hair or a pale complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Wynn can be traced back to the 13th century in Wales. Historical records from that period mention individuals bearing the name, such as Griffith Gwyn, a landowner in Cardiganshire in 1292.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Wyn, Wynne, and Wynn. One notable figure from this time was Sir John Wynne (c. 1350-1416), a Welsh soldier and landowner who fought in the Wars of the Roses.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Wynn family rose to prominence in North Wales, particularly in the counties of Denbighshire and Caernarvonshire. Sir John Wynn (1553-1627), a Welsh antiquarian and historian, was a member of this influential family and authored several works, including the "History of the Gwydir Family."

Another distinguished figure was Sir Richard Wynn (1588-1649), a Welsh baronet and politician who served as a member of parliament for Caernarvonshire during the reign of King Charles I.

In the 18th century, the Wynn family continued to play a significant role in Welsh society. Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn (1692-1749), a Welsh landowner and politician, was a prominent member of the family and served as a member of parliament for Denbighshire.

The name Wynn has also been associated with various place names in Wales, such as Gwynnedd (derived from the Old Welsh "Gwynedd"), a historic region in northwest Wales, and Wynne Hall, a 17th-century country house in Denbighshire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Wynn, including:

1. Sir Griffith Wynn (1514-1580), a Welsh landowner and member of parliament for Caernarvonshire.
2. Thomas Wynn (1767-1811), a Welsh Anglican priest and author.
3. Robert Wynn (1772-1843), a Welsh landowner and member of parliament for Denbighshire.
4. Thomas Wynn (1675-1718), a Welsh politician and member of parliament for Denbighshire.
5. Sir Richard Wynn (1588-1649), a Welsh baronet and politician mentioned earlier.

The surname Wynn has a rich history deeply rooted in Welsh culture and has been carried by influential figures, landowners, and politicians throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wynn

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

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

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