Explore the Family Name Abbitt
The meaning of Abbitt
English: variant of Abbott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abbitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abbitt saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,757, but by 2010, it had fallen to 35,537, marking a decline of 2.24%. However, the count of individuals bearing this last name increased from 615 to 633 during the same period, representing an increase of 2.93%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.7%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #35,537 | -2.24% |
| Count | 615 | 633 | 2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abbitt
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Abbitt identify as White, at 74.88% in 2010, down from 77.24% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 18.17% of the total in 2010, a slight drop from 18.54% in 2000. A small percentage, 1.58%, identified as Hispanic in 2010, which was a change from 2000 when no respondents selected this category. The category of two or more races saw an increase, going from 2.93% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.24% | 74.88% | -3.06% |
| Black | 18.54% | 18.17% | -2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 3.79% | 29.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |