Explore the Family Name Gitman
The meaning of Gitman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gutman based on the Polish or Ukrainian dialect of Yiddish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gitman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gitman ranked 81,414th in popularity in 2000 but decreased slightly in rank to 83,541st by 2010. This shift represents a minor decline of 2.61 percent in its overall ranking. However, the count of individuals with the Gitman surname increased from 216 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, a growth of 4.17 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 across both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #83,541 | -2.61% |
| Count | 216 | 225 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gitman
In terms of ethnicity, the Gitman surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.30 percent claimed White ethnicity, although this percentage saw a slight decrease to 94.67 percent by 2010. There was a marginal presence of the Gitman surname within the Hispanic community, increasing from 2.78 percent in 2000 to 3.56 percent in 2010, marking an increase of 28.06 percent. The surname had no recorded association with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.67% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.56% | 28.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |