Explore the Family Name Privitt
The meaning of Privitt
English: altered form of Privett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Privitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Privitt has experienced a modest decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th most popular, but fell to 75,069th by 2010, a decrease of approximately 12.25%. The count of people bearing this surname also dropped slightly from 276 to 257 during this period, a fall of roughly 6.88%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Privitt per 100,000 people in the U.S. declined by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #75,069 | -12.25% |
| Count | 276 | 257 | -6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Privitt
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain shifts within the Privitt surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While the majority continued to identify as White (a decrease from 91.30% to 87.16%), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.71% to 7.00%. Additionally, a small percentage began to identify as Black or as belonging to Two or more races in 2010 with a respective 2.72% and 2.33%, which were non-existent in 2000. Meanwhile, identification as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.81% to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 87.16% | -4.53% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 7% | 48.62% |
| Black | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |