Explore the Family Name Vaitkus
The meaning of Vaitkus
Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Wojtek (see Woytek). Compare Waitkus.
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How common is the last name Vaitkus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vaitkus has seen a significant increase in its prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the last name Vaitkus ranked at 97,848th in popularity but by 2010 it had moved up to 88,336th. This represents a growth rate of 9.72% over this ten-year period. The number of individuals identified with the surname also increased from 172 people in 2000 to 210 in 2010, representing a rise of 22.09%. Equally interesting is the fact that the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #88,336 | 9.72% |
| Count | 172 | 210 | 22.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vaitkus
The ethnicity associated with the Vaitkus surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has been predominantly White. In 2000, 98.84% of those bearing the surname were identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 99.05% in 2010. It's worth noting that there were no records of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 99.05% | 0.21% |
| 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% |