Explore the Family Name Trewhitt
The meaning of Trewhitt
English (Durham and Yorkshire): habitational name from High and Low Trewhitt in Rothbury (Northumberland). The origin of the placename is uncertain. This name has sometimes been confused with Trevett.
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How common is the last name Trewhitt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trewhitt saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 128,797 in terms of popularity, with 122 individuals bearing this name. This number slightly dropped by 0.82 percent to 121 in 2010, causing the surname's rank to fall to 138,304. Furthermore, the proportion of Trewhitts per 100k people also experienced a 20% decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #138,304 | -7.38% |
| Count | 122 | 121 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trewhitt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals with the surname Trewhitt identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 99.00 percent in 2000 to 98.35 percent in 2010. No Trewhitts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no one reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.35% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |