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UK surname

Winnard

A habitational surname derived from a place named Winnard, the meaning of which is uncertain.

In the 1881 census there were 379 people recorded with the Winnard surname, ranking it #8,268 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 729, ranked #7,469, up from #8,268 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Eccles, Wigan and Staveley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wigan and Knapdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Winnard is 782 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 92.3%.

1881 census count

379

Ranked #8,268

Modern count

729

2016, ranked #7,469

Peak year

2002

782 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Winnard had 379 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,268 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 729 in 2016, ranked #7,469.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 594 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Winnard surname distribution map

The map shows where the Winnard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Winnard surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Winnard over time

The 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 179 #11,346
1861 historical 257 #9,629
1881 historical 379 #8,268
1891 historical 416 #8,596
1901 historical 503 #8,015
1911 historical 594 #6,890
1997 modern 742 #6,938
1998 modern 735 #7,218
1999 modern 770 #6,996
2000 modern 769 #6,971
2001 modern 762 #6,911
2002 modern 782 #6,904
2003 modern 734 #7,121
2004 modern 746 #7,050
2005 modern 713 #7,218
2006 modern 715 #7,236
2007 modern 724 #7,250
2008 modern 731 #7,250
2009 modern 747 #7,280
2010 modern 748 #7,387
2011 modern 754 #7,282
2012 modern 724 #7,427
2013 modern 733 #7,470
2014 modern 736 #7,498
2015 modern 736 #7,429
2016 modern 729 #7,469

Geography

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Where Winnards are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Eccles, Wigan, Staveley and Bolton-le-Moors. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wigan and Knapdale. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Eccles Lancashire
2 Wigan Lancashire
3 Staveley Derbyshire
4 Bolton-le-Moors Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wigan 003 Wigan
2 Wigan 004 Wigan
3 Knapdale Argyll and Bute
4 Wigan 016 Wigan
5 Wigan 001 Wigan

Forenames

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First names often paired with Winnard

These lists show first names that appear often with the Winnard surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Winnard

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Winnard, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Winnard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Winnard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Winnard is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Winnard is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Winnard falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Winnard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Winnard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Winnard

The surname Winnard has its origins in the British Isles, most specifically in England. Linguistically, the name can be traced back to Old English and perhaps even earlier to Old Norse influences. The name is thought to be derived from ancient personal names such as Wynard or Winnard, which themselves came from words meaning 'joy' or 'friend,' indicative of character or profession.

The surname Winnard appears in historical records as early as the medieval period. It has been noted in various forms across different areas of England, predominantly in the northern counties. One significant early mention of a person with a similar name appears in the Lancashire Assize Rolls of 1246, where a Thomas Winard is cited. This suggests that the name was well-established in northern England during this period.

The Domesday Book does not explicitly record the surname Winnard, but the evolution of surnames from locative or descriptive origins can be noted during this time. Another early recorded example of the surname is from the 14th century when a John Wynard appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1380. Such entries indicate the spread and varied spellings of the surname across the country.

Over the years, several individuals with the surname Winnard have made notable contributions to history. One of the earliest and most recorded individuals is George Winnard, who was born in 1565 and became a known figure in Lancaster. Another significant historical figure is Edward Winnard, born in 1623, who played a role in the local governance of Leicester during the mid-17th century.

In the 19th century, one prominent Winnard was William Winnard, a master mariner born in 1803, who contributed to maritime navigation innovations. Additionally, Martha Winnard, born in 1825, was a pioneering woman in the early feminist movements in England.

The surname has also crossed into other professions and ranks; George Winnard, born in 1840, became a well-known clergyman influencing religious practices in Yorkshire throughout the latter half of the 19th century.

Each of these individuals not only demonstrates the longevity and spread of the surname but also its multifaceted influence within British history. Throughout the centuries, social records and historical mentions have captured the Winnard surname, underscoring its deep-rooted presence in English heritage.

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1881 census detail

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Winnard families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Winnard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 305 Winnards recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.95x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 305 6.95x
Yorkshire 30 0.82x
Derbyshire 14 2.42x
Staffordshire 10 0.80x
Durham 8 0.73x
Worcestershire 8 1.66x
Shropshire 2 0.63x
Middlesex 1 0.03x
Somerset 1 0.17x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Orrell in Lancashire leads with 55 Winnards recorded in 1881 and an index of 1009.17x.

Place Total Index
Orrell 55 1009.17x
Pemberton 53 303.03x
Wigan 27 44.05x
Aspull 24 232.56x
Blackrod 20 366.97x
Ince In Makerfield 20 97.99x
Worsley 12 44.38x
Lathom 11 207.55x
Hulme 10 10.92x
Staveley 10 97.37x
West Bromwich 10 14.00x
Hindley 9 48.13x
Dudley 8 13.63x
Salford 7 5.43x
Silkstone 7 386.74x
Todmorden Walsden 7 59.57x
Beswick 6 53.48x
Halifax 5 9.30x
Harpurhey 5 82.10x
Trimdon 5 128.53x
Wiswell 5 531.91x
Castleton 4 9.13x
Chesterfield 4 18.43x
Dodworth 4 104.99x
Golborne 4 69.93x
Preston 4 3.41x
Southowram 4 35.78x
Gateshead 3 3.64x
Habergham Eaves 3 7.48x
Kearsley 3 32.50x
Shevington 3 149.25x
Sowerby In Halifax 3 25.04x
Standish With Langtree 3 55.56x
Stansfield 3 22.26x
Dawley 2 17.21x
Elland Cum Greetland 2 12.12x
Manchester 2 1.01x
North Meols 2 4.66x
Ashton In Makerfield 1 8.01x
Barnsley 1 2.65x
Bath St Peter St Paul 1 38.02x
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 2.87x
Horwich 1 20.92x
Kensington London 1 0.49x
Langfield 1 15.60x
Ormskirk 1 11.92x
Skelmersdale 1 13.68x
Westhoughton 1 8.54x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Winnard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 42
Elizabeth 21
Jane 17
Alice 15
Ann 12
Margaret 11
Sarah 11
Ellen 10
Martha 9
Maria 4
Annie 2
Betty 2
Catharine 2
Emma 2
Hannah 2
Rachel 2
Ruth 2
Ada 1
Ade 1
Amelia 1
Beatrice 1
Bertha 1
Betsy 1
Catherine 1
Cecila 1
Christina 1
Clara 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Elizth. 1
Esther 1
Florence 1
Harriet 1
Jemina 1
Kate 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Maggie 1
Mally 1
Margt.E. 1
Matilda 1
Minnie 1
Nancy 1
Phoebe 1
Rachael 1
Sophiah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Winnard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
James 31
William 28
Thomas 25
John 21
Joseph 9
Peter 5
Richard 5
Charles 4
George 4
Hugh 4
Ralph 4
Samuel 4
Benjamin 3
Edward 3
Gerrard 3
Henry 3
Wm. 3
David 2
Robert 2
Saml. 2
Abraham 1
Adam 1
Andrew 1
Ben 1
Daniel 1
Edwin 1
Elijah 1
Felix 1
Hanson 1
Harry 1
Jas. 1
Job 1
Nicholas 1
Obadiah 1
Philip 1
Rowland 1
Sam 1
Tom. 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Winnard surname: questions and answers

How common was the Winnard surname in 1881?

In 1881, 379 people were recorded with the Winnard surname. That placed it at #8,268 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Winnard surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 729 in 2016. That gives Winnard a modern rank of #7,469.

What does the Winnard surname mean?

A habitational surname derived from a place named Winnard, the meaning of which is uncertain.

What does the Winnard map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Winnard bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.