Explore the Family Name Gittins
The meaning of Gittins
1. Welsh (Montgomeryshire) and English (West Midlands), a variant of Gittens 1, 2, and 3. 2. Irish (Cork): variant of Gittens 4.
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How common is the last name Gittins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gittins has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 27,901st most popular name in America, dropping to 29,502nd in 2010. This represents a rank change of -5.74%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a modest reduction of 1.23%, going from 810 in 2000 to 800 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gittins per 100,000 residents in the U.S decreased by 10%, moving from 0.3 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,901 | #29,502 | -5.74% |
| Count | 810 | 800 | -1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gittins
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gittins identify as White, although there has been a modest decline in this group from 95.56% in 2000 to 93.38% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.36% to 3.13%. A new group emerged in the 2010 census with 1.25% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 1.25% reporting they belong to two or more races. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as Black went down to zero in 2010, and no respondents identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.38% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 3.13% | 130.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.25% | 68.92% |
| Black | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |