Explore the Family Name Chittenden
The meaning of Chittenden
English (Kent): habitational name from a place in Kent named Chittenden, probably from an Old English personal name Citta (perhaps a byname derived from cīth ‘shoot, sprout’) + -ing- denoting association + Old English denn ‘swine pasture’. History: William Chittenden came from Cranbrook, Kent, England, and settled in Guilford, CT, in 1639. His fourth-generation descendant Thomas Chittenden, born in East Guilford, CT, in 1730, received a grant of land in 1774 in VT, where he was governor, as was his son Martin. Thomas’s other sons each sat in the VT assembly and held various public offices.
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How common is the last name Chittenden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chittenden has seen changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 13,748, with 2021 individuals carrying the moniker. The 2010 Census, however, shows a slight decrease both in ranking and count. The surname's rank fell to 14,979, and the number of individuals identified as Chittendens dropped to 1973, reflecting a -2.38% change in count and an -8.95% shift in rank. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Chittenden surname per 100k also decreased by -10.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,748 | #14,979 | -8.95% |
| Count | 2,021 | 1,973 | -2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.67 | -10.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chittenden
Discussing the ethnicity of those bearing the Chittenden surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, Chittendens identify as White, with 94.95% in 2000 and slightly less, 94.63%, in 2010. The number of Chittendens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native have all decreased during this time period. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase of individuals reporting two or more races from 1.09% to 1.98%. The Hispanic identity saw a modest rise from 1.53% to 1.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 94.63% | -0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.98% | 81.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.72% | 12.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.66% | -16.46% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0.51% | -13.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 0.51% | -50.96% |