Explore the Family Name Pitter
The meaning of Pitter
1. English: topographic name for someone who lived by a pit or hollow (see Pitt) + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. 2. German: variant of Peter. 3. Jewish (from Ukraine): metonymic occupational name from Yiddish dialect piter ‘butter’. Compare Putterman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Yetta.
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How common is the last name Pitter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pitter has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,298th and by 2010, the popularity had risen to rank 24,787th—a 12.41 percent increase. The number of people with the Pitter surname also experienced a notable growth during this decade, from 795 in 2000 to 1,005 in 2010, marking a significant 26.42 percent increase. This shows that for every 100,000 individuals, the proportion of those bearing the Pitter surname rose by 17.24 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #24,787 | 12.41% |
| Count | 795 | 1,005 | 26.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.34 | 17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pitter
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pitter. From 2000 to 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Pitter surname. However, other ethnicities associated with the surname saw changes. Individuals identifying as Black with the surname Pitter increased by 9.07 percent, representing the majority at 65.17 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased by 13.47 percent, making up 26.67 percent of individuals with this surname in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic-identified individuals increased slightly by 14.02 percent, and those identifying with two or more races decreased by 45.66 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.75% | 65.17% | 9.07% |
| White | 30.82% | 26.67% | -13.47% |
| Hispanic | 4.28% | 4.88% | 14.02% |
| Two or More Races | 4.03% | 2.19% | -45.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |