Winder
Winder Meaning & Origin
About Winder
The surname Winder is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "winder," which referred to a winding staircase or a winding path. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or lived near such a feature. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a winding river or road. The name Winder can also be found in some cases as a variant of the surname Windle, which has similar origins.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Winder is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Winder: 5,527
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 6192
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.87
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winder based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Winder in Braille
Here's how to represent Winder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Winder using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Winder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
