Explore the Family Name Fitt
The meaning of Fitt
English (mainly Norfolk): nickname for a polite and amiable person, from Middle English fit ‘proper, suited’ (possibly related to Middle English fet(te), fait ‘suitable, becoming, comely’, from Old French fait; compare Fett).
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How common is the last name Fitt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fitt has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,546 in terms of popularity and dropped to 50,196 by 2010, marking a change of -15.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 467 to 417 during this period, a reduction of 10.71%. The proportion per 100k of people with the Fitt surname went down by 17.65%, from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #50,196 | -15.27% |
| Count | 467 | 417 | -10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fitt
The ethnicity breakdown of the Fitt surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White demographic constituted the majority of Fitt surnames, though their representation fell slightly from 91.01% to 86.57%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw an increase from 5.78% to 8.39%. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races within the Fitt surname group emerged in 2010, with 1.68% and 2.16% respectively. There were no reported changes among Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.01% | 86.57% | -4.88% |
| Black | 5.78% | 8.39% | 45.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 2.16% | 101.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |