UK surname
An occupational surname referring to a wine maker or merchant.
In the 1881 census there were 20 people recorded with the Winer surname, ranking it #30,738 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 66, ranked #33,948, down from #30,738 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Tatterford, Frant and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Winer is 108 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 230.0%.
1881 census count
20
Ranked #30,738
Modern count
66
2016, ranked #33,948
Peak year
1861
108 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Winer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Winer surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 53 | #23,739 |
| 1861 | historical | 108 | #19,856 |
| 1881 | historical | 20 | #30,738 |
| 1891 | historical | 91 | #25,239 |
| 1901 | historical | 91 | #23,921 |
| 1911 | historical | 83 | #24,531 |
| 1997 | modern | 69 | #30,712 |
| 1998 | modern | 68 | #31,181 |
| 1999 | modern | 70 | #31,135 |
| 2000 | modern | 76 | #30,578 |
| 2001 | modern | 67 | #31,297 |
| 2002 | modern | 66 | #31,821 |
| 2003 | modern | 64 | #32,056 |
| 2004 | modern | 69 | #31,784 |
| 2005 | modern | 65 | #32,387 |
| 2006 | modern | 69 | #32,343 |
| 2007 | modern | 69 | #32,662 |
| 2008 | modern | 64 | #33,402 |
| 2009 | modern | 55 | #34,355 |
| 2010 | modern | 70 | #33,480 |
| 2011 | modern | 64 | #33,917 |
| 2012 | modern | 60 | #34,287 |
| 2013 | modern | 65 | #34,059 |
| 2014 | modern | 66 | #34,025 |
| 2015 | modern | 65 | #34,036 |
| 2016 | modern | 66 | #33,948 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Tatterford, Frant, London parishes, Gateshead and Govan Combination. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tatterford | Norfolk |
| 2 | Frant | Sussex |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 5 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Winer surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Winer, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Winer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Winer household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Winer is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Winer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Winer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Winer has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "win," meaning wine, suggesting that the name was initially associated with those involved in the wine trade or viticulture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the church records of the town of Zittau, located in the present-day German state of Saxony, where a certain Hans Winer was mentioned in 1527. The name also appeared in various historical documents from the region, such as tax rolls and land records.
In the 17th century, the Winer family established themselves in the city of Nuremberg, a prominent center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. One notable member was Johann Winer, a respected merchant born in 1642, who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.
As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling arose, including Weiner, Weinert, and Weinrich. These variants often reflected the local dialect or the preference of the family.
In the 19th century, the Winer surname gained recognition in the field of academia. August Winer (1789-1858), a renowned German Lutheran theologian and grammarian, made significant contributions to the study of New Testament Greek grammar.
Another notable figure was Leopold Winer (1858-1928), an Austrian-born American lawyer and jurist who served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Oregon from 1905 to 1923.
The name also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. In England, a branch of the family settled in the county of Yorkshire, where a certain Richard Winer was recorded in the parish records of Kildwick in 1687.
As people migrated to the Americas, the Winer surname took root in various regions. One such example is Johann Michael Winer, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1749, seeking new opportunities in the American colonies.
Throughout its history, the Winer surname has been associated with diverse occupations and achievements, from merchants and winemakers to scholars, jurists, and pioneers, reflecting the varied paths taken by those who bore this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Winer surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 7 Winers recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.78x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 7 | 3.78x |
| Surrey | 7 | 7.76x |
| Devon | 1 | 2.59x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.58x |
| Merionethshire | 1 | 29.50x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3.51x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 1.60x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chobham in Surrey leads with 7 Winers recorded in 1881 and an index of 4375.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chobham | 7 | 4375.00x |
| Bethnal Green London | 2 | 24.84x |
| Chelsea London | 2 | 35.84x |
| Brandon | 1 | 666.67x |
| Corwen | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Eltham | 1 | 270.27x |
| Exeter St Sidwell | 1 | 113.64x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 9.63x |
| Ratcliffe London | 1 | 98.04x |
| Shareshill Hilton | 1 | 5000.00x |
| St George In East | 1 | 79.37x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Winer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Winer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Winer households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Milliner | 2 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Clerk Commercial | 1 |
| Dock Labourer | 1 |
| Housemaid | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Retired Fishmonger | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Traveller Hawkers | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 20 people were recorded with the Winer surname. That placed it at #30,738 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 66 in 2016. That gives Winer a modern rank of #33,948.
An occupational surname referring to a wine maker or merchant.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Winer bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.