How common is the Winsor surname?

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

Are there Winsor soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 151 soldiers with the Winsor surname appear in Civil War records.

Winsor

Q: What does the surname Winsor mean?

The surname Winsor means "One who lives at a wine-producing settlement or a settlement associated with a personal name.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

One who lives at a wine-producing settlement or a settlement associated with a personal name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Old English 'wine' (friend) or 'win' (wine) combined with 'sore' (steep bank) or 'sor' (sore/dry). Alternatively, it may derive from Windsor with phonetic variation.

About the Winsor Surname

An English topographic surname with possible connections to place names. The name has been established in North America since colonial times.

Distribution & Frequency

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

Rare Common

Found primarily in the United States and England, with scattered presence in Canada and other English-speaking regions.

Winsor Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Winsor Surname

M. Winsor

Honorable

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

151 soldiers with the Winsor surname found in Civil War records.

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