There are
1801
Wynkoops in the USA
Wynkoop is the
16079th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wynkoop

CorneliusC.

Cornelius C. Wynkoop was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and an executive in the Pennsylvania Railroad.

DelbertE.

Delbert E. Wynkoop was a United States Army officer who served during the Indian Wars and was known for advocating for Native American rights.

DavidB.

David B. Wynkoop was a politician from New York who served as a United States Representative and was known for his support of agricultural interests.

LesterS.

Lester S. Wynkoop was an American football coach and educator who served as the head football coach at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado.

GertrudeWynkoop

Gertrude Wynkoop was an American fiction writer and poet, known for her stories and poems about life in the American West.

KennethWynkoop

Kenneth Wynkoop was an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles in comedic films and television shows.

RalphWynkoop

Ralph Wynkoop was an American artist and illustrator, known for his illustrations in books and magazines.

VirginiaWynkoop

Virginia Wynkoop was an American historian and author, known for her research on women's history and her book 'Dissenting Women of America.'

NellieWynkoop

Nellie Wynkoop was an American suffragist and political activist, known for her work in advocating for women's rights and suffrage.

FrankWynkoop

Frank Wynkoop was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for several teams in the late 19th century.

Wynkoop Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Wynkoop' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch word 'wijnkoop,' which means 'wine merchant' or 'wine buyer.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Wynkoop' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states like New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, where there are significant Dutch American communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Wynkoop' include 'Wyncoop,' 'Wynne,' 'Wincoop,' 'Winny,' 'Winne,' 'Winney,' 'Winnecke,' 'Winka,' 'Winkie,' and 'Wynia.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Wynkoop' are descendants of Dutch immigrants who settled in the United States during the colonial period. The name has been passed down through the generations.