Explore the Family Name Hitchins
The meaning of Hitchins
English: variant of Hitchens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hitchins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hitchins experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 51,024th in popularity and decreased to 62,531st by 2010, a change of -22.55%. The count, representing the number of individuals with the Hitchins surname, also fell from 384 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped as well, from 0.14 to 0.11 during the same period, which is a decline of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #62,531 | -22.55% |
| Count | 384 | 320 | -16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hitchins
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Hitchins surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage declined slightly from 90.63% to 85.63%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. While the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.82% in 2000, the Black community saw an increase in representation among those with the Hitchins surname, rising from 5.99% in 2000 to 9.38% in 2010. The category "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a 2.19% representation, indicating some diversification in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 85.63% | -5.52% |
| Black | 5.99% | 9.38% | 56.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |