Explore the Family Name Gittens
The meaning of Gittens
1. Welsh and English: variant of Gitten, for which see Getting 1 and 2, with English genitival or excrescent -s. 2. English (West Midlands): from Gitting, a habitational name from Guiting Power or Temple Guiting in Gloucestershire, + post-medieval excrescent -s. 3. Irish (Carlow): Anglicized, a shortened form of Mag Eiteagáin, see McGettigan.
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How common is the last name Gittens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gittens has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,712th in terms of frequency with 2,452 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen to 11,430th and the count had increased to 2,756 individuals, a growth of 12.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 2.2%, going from 0.91 to 0.93 over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,712 | #11,430 | 2.41% |
| Count | 2,452 | 2,756 | 12.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.93 | 2.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gittens
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gittens, the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with this surname identified as Black (72.23% in 2000 decreasing to 69.27% in 2010), there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.49% in 2000 to 7% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the number of individuals identifying as White, rising from 17.01% to 17.49%. Interestingly, no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives were recorded as having the surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.65% and 0.40% respectively. The number of people identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 5.46% to 5.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.23% | 69.27% | -4.1% |
| White | 17.01% | 17.49% | 2.82% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 7% | 55.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5.46% | 5.19% | -4.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |