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Surname Windlass (Windas , Windlass ) , around the globe, is a rare family name. The surname Windlass is characteristic of the United Kingdom, where it is a rare surname, Spain, where it is a very rare surname, and Australia. In absolute terms, this name is the most popular in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Much less frequently, Windlass is the forename as well as the last name.