Explore the Family Name Bittmann
The meaning of Bittmann
German: nickname for a bailiff who ordered people to court or for the person who carried out invitations to a wedding, from Middle High German bitten ‘to ask, request’ + man ‘man’.
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How common is the last name Bittmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bittmann has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 103,706th most popular and by 2010, it had moved up to the 99,845th position, marking a 3.72% increase. Over this decade, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 160 to 181, a growth of 13.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #99,845 | 3.72% |
| Count | 160 | 181 | 13.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bittmann
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bittmann identify as White. In 2000, 98.13% of Bittmanns were of White ethnicity, and this percentage slightly increased to 98.90% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 98.9% | 0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |