How common is the Winans surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Winans in the United States.

Are there Winans soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 209 soldiers with the Winans surname appear in Civil War records.

Winans

Q: What does the surname Winans mean?

The surname Winans means "Descendant of Wina or resident of a place associated with wine or wind.". It is of English/Dutch origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Wina or resident of a place associated with wine or wind.

Etymology

Possibly derived from the personal name Wina combined with the patronymic suffix -ans, or from a place name. The exact etymology is uncertain but likely relates to Germanic or Dutch naming traditions.

About the Winans Surname

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly patronymic or topographic. The name appears to be quite rare in modern times.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare; found primarily in North America and possibly the Netherlands.

Winans Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Winans Surname

W.B.S. Winans

Comptroller

Quick Facts

Origin: English/Dutch
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval period (uncertain)
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

209 soldiers with the Winans surname found in Civil War records.

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