Explore the Family Name Hitchens
The meaning of Hitchens
English (Cornwall): variant of Hitchen, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hitchens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hitchens saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 12,692 and by 2010 it had slipped to 13,010, marking a decline of 2.51%. However, despite this drop in rank, the absolute count of people bearing the surname increased from 2,235 to 2,359, an uptick of 5.55%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decline of 3.61%, dropping from 0.83 in 2000 to 0.8 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,692 | #13,010 | -2.51% |
| Count | 2,235 | 2,359 | 5.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.8 | -3.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hitchens
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Hitchens surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows varying shifts between 2000 and 2010. The ethnicity identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 31.11%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant surge of 66.22%. The largest percentage increase was seen in the Hispanic group at 80.9%. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identified as White decreased by 3.29%, from 72.98% in 2000, to 70.58% in 2010. Black ethnicity saw a marginal increase of 2.17%, whereas American Indian and Alaskan Native identities underwent a modest growth of 7.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.98% | 70.58% | -3.29% |
| Black | 23.53% | 24.04% | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.46% | 66.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.61% | 80.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.72% | 7.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.59% | 31.11% |