Explore the Family Name Pittner
The meaning of Pittner
South German (Bavaria, Austria): variant of Bittner. This surname is also found in Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland. Compare Pitner. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Pittner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pittner has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pittner ranked 46,426th in popularity and held a count of 432 individuals. By 2010, the ranking had dipped to 49,914 with a count of 420 individuals. This represents a change of -7.51 in rank and -2.78 in count during that decade. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 12.5%, dropping from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #49,914 | -7.51% |
| Count | 432 | 420 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pittner
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pittner, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, White appears as the dominant ethnicity consistently from 2000 to 2010, accounting for over 96% in both years. Other ethnicities associated with the surname include Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. However, they represent a small fraction compared to the White population, with counts of 1.39 and 1.67 for Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 and 2010 respectively, and 1.39 and 1.19 for Hispanic in those same years. The data shows no representation for two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 96.43% | -0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.67% | 20.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.19% | -14.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |