Explore the Family Name Ditty
The meaning of Ditty
Scottish: perhaps from a Scottish pet form of the personal name Dait (a Scottish form of David). This surname is also found in Northern Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ditty in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ditty has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,949 in popularity with 1,041 people carrying this last name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 25,459 and the count dropped to 971, representing a decrease of 10.94% and 6.72% respectively. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also declined from 0.39 to 0.33, marking a 15.38% drop within the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #25,459 | -10.94% |
| Count | 1,041 | 971 | -6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.33 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ditty
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Ditty surname, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 96.16% to 95.67%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 0.77% to 1.54% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black slightly decreased from 0.77% to 0.72%, while those identifying as two or more races also saw a slight decline from 1.83% to 1.65%. There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives among individuals with the Ditty surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 95.67% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.65% | -9.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.54% | 100% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.72% | -6.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |