Explore the Family Name Bittel
The meaning of Bittel
German (Württemberg and Swabia): status and occupational name for a beadle, from Middle High German bütel ‘bailiff, beadle’.
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How common is the last name Bittel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bittel saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bittel was ranked at 33,090, but by 2010, it had dropped to 42,640, a decrease of 28.86%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 652 to 508, marking a decrease of 22.09%. Consequently, the proportion of Bittels per 100,000 individuals in the population fell by 29.17%, from 0.24 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #42,640 | -28.86% |
| Count | 652 | 508 | -22.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.17 | -29.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bittel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bittel. The majority of individuals with this surname, 96.78% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.09% in 2010, identify as White. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.84% to 3.74% over the decade, representing a change of 103.26%. Furthermore, the percentage of Bittels identifying with two or more races rose from 0.77% to 0.98%, a change of 27.27%. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 94.09% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.74% | 103.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.98% | 27.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |