Explore the Family Name Title
The meaning of Title
1. German and Dutch: variant of Tittel. 2. English (mainly Warwickshire): variant of Tittle. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Title in the United States?
The surname "Title" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 81,414, while in 2010 it dropped to 98,982 - a 21.58% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 216 to 183, marking a 15.28% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named "Title" per 100,000 individuals in the population declined by 25%, from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #98,982 | -21.58% |
| Count | 216 | 183 | -15.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Title
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Title", the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identified as White. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Whites with the surname increased from 88.43% to 94.54%. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.63% to 2.73%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.43% | 94.54% | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.63% | 2.73% | -41.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |