Explore the Family Name Fitter
The meaning of Fitter
1. English (mainly Warwickshire): from a Middle English term, fitter, that is a derivative of the Middle English transitive verb fitten ‘to make something fit for use’, hence (most probably) an occupational name for a joiner, furnisher, or tailor. 2. North German (Lower Saxony): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Fitter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fitter has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679th most popular surname, while in 2010, it fell to 94,311th, a decline of 33.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 258 people in 2000 to 194 in 2010, a drop of 24.81%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 30%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #94,311 | -33.44% |
| Count | 258 | 194 | -24.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fitter
The ethnic identity associated with the Fitter surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly decreased from 6.98% to 3.61%, a reduction of 48.28%. The percentage of those identifying as White mildly decreased from 92.25% to 91.75%. There were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.25% | 91.75% | -0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.98% | 3.61% | -48.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |