Explore the Family Name Bitney
The meaning of Bitney
Americanized form of French Bétourné ‘misshapen’ (see Betourne).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bitney in the United States?
The surname Bitney, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Starting at rank 58,692 in 2000, it fell to rank 78,567 in 2010, marking a significant drop of 33.86%. The total count of people carrying the Bitney surname also declined by 24.77%, with 323 individuals in 2000 down to 243 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Bitney per 100,000 dropped by 33.33% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #78,567 | -33.86% |
| Count | 323 | 243 | -24.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bitney
In terms of ethnicity, the Bitney surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.02% of those with the surname were identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.53% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw a minor decrease of 5.07%. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population with this surname increased by 14.09%, even though they only make up a small portion of the Bitney population. There were no changes observed for the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities, while the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.02% | 90.53% | -0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.33% | 4.94% | 14.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.06% | -5.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |