Explore the Family Name Mittan
The meaning of Mittan
English: variant of Mitton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mittan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mittan has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,468th most popular name, but by 2010, it dropped to 52,482nd position, showing a change of -3.99%. However, in terms of absolute counts, the number of individuals carrying the Mittan surname rose from 389 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, representing a 1.54% increase. When compared to the total population, the proportion of individuals with the Mittan surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #52,482 | -3.99% |
| Count | 389 | 395 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mittan
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Mittan surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.86% to 93.92%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw the most significant growth, rising from 1.29% to 2.28%, a change of 76.74%. The data also shows an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, at 1.27%, where there was no such category recorded in 2000. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 2.57% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.92% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 2.28% | 76.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.28% | -11.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |