Explore the Family Name Hittinger
The meaning of Hittinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Hitting.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hittinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hittinger saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hittinger was ranked 56,120 and by 2010, it had fallen to 74,375, marking a drop of 32.53%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 341 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, a fall of 23.75%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Hittinger surname per 100,000 also declined by 30.77%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #74,375 | -32.53% |
| Count | 341 | 260 | -23.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hittinger
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Hittinger surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity, increasing slightly from 99.12% in 2000 to 99.62% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities over this period. The surname showed no association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.12% | 99.62% | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |