Explore the Family Name Fitton
The meaning of Fitton
English (mainly Lancashire): 1. from Middle English fiton, fittin ‘lie, falsehood’, for a lier or cheat. 2. possibly a habitational name from Fitton Hall in Leverington, Cambridgeshire, named in Anglo-Scandinavian as ‘settlement by the meadow-land’, from Old English tūn + Old Norse fit, a term denoting grassland on the bank of a river.
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How common is the last name Fitton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fitton has seen a slight drop in rank from 23,796 in 2000 to 24,159 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.53%. However, the number of individuals carrying this name has actually increased by 4.94%, from 992 in 2000 to 1,041 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Fitton surname per 100,000 people also fell by 5.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,796 | #24,159 | -1.53% |
| Count | 992 | 1,041 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fitton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an increase in diversity among those with the surname Fitton from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Fittons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 34.00%, and those reporting two or more races increased by 54.32%. The Hispanic population also saw a rise of 10.74%, while the Black community experienced a slight increase of 8.45%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 0.83%. There were no reported changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Fitton surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.97% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.34% | 10.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.25% | 54.32% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0.77% | 8.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.67% | 34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |