Explore the Family Name Tuitt
The meaning of Tuitt
Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Tuite.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tuitt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tuitt has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,611 compared to a rank of 58,604 in 2010, indicating a 1.69% increase in its rank. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 317 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, which equates to a 9.15% growth. However, the proportion of individuals named Tuitt per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #58,604 | 1.69% |
| Count | 317 | 346 | 9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuitt
Regarding ethnicity, from the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Tuitt identified as Black, accounting for 85.80% in 2000 and 84.68% in 2010, a slight decrease by 1.31%. The second largest ethnicity group was those identifying as Two or More Races, although their percentage decreased drastically from 6.31% to 3.18%. The White population having this surname experienced a modest increase from 4.10% to 4.62%. Notably, the Hispanic group showed significant growth, nearly doubling from 3.79% in 2000 to 7.23% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.8% | 84.68% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 7.23% | 90.77% |
| White | 4.1% | 4.62% | 12.68% |
| Two or More Races | 6.31% | 3.18% | -49.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |