Explore the Family Name Fithen
The meaning of Fithen
English and Welsh: variant of Vivian. Compare Fithian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fithen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fithen has seen an upward trajectory from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,390th most common surname and climbed to the 57,781st position in 2010, marking a growth rate of 4.32%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 312 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, reflecting a significant boost of 12.82%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #57,781 | 4.32% |
| Count | 312 | 352 | 12.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fithen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fithen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group accounted for 99.36% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 98.58% by 2010. Interestingly, the census registered a small percentage (1.42%) of individuals reporting to belong to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded representation for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.36% | 98.58% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |