Explore the Family Name Bittman
The meaning of Bittman
1. Americanized form of German Bittmann. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Yiddish bit ‘tub, vat’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Monika, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bittman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bittman has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 39,756th in 2000, it fell to 43,077th by 2010, marking an 8.35% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 520 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, a drop of 3.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a dip of 10.53%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #43,077 | -8.35% |
| Count | 520 | 502 | -3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bittman
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Bittman surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.81%) and this figure increased to 96.41% by 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.12% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010, a rise of 31.60%. However, the number of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races or Black decreased to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 96.41% | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.79% | 31.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |