Explore the Family Name Pitkin
The meaning of Pitkin
English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Pipkin. History: The Pitkin name was introduced by William Pitkin, a leading lawyer and judge in CT, who migrated from Marylebone, London, to Hartford, CT, in 1660. William was probably the largest landowner on the east side of the Connecticut River, where he owned part of a saw and grist mill.
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How common is the last name Pitkin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pitkin" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pitkin was ranked 18,916 in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved down to the 19,614 spot, marking a change of -3.69%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,335 to 1,375 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 3.0%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly dropped from 0.49 to 0.47, indicating a decrease of -4.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,916 | #19,614 | -3.69% |
| Count | 1,335 | 1,375 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pitkin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pitkin" also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the Pitkin surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased from 93.56% to 92.44% over the decade. Meanwhile, the representation among Hispanic and Black populations saw significant increases, growing by 24.76% and 28.34% respectively. The percentage identifying with two or more races showed a slight decline from 1.57% to 1.53%. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 92.44% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.62% | 24.76% |
| Black | 1.87% | 2.4% | 28.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.53% | -2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |