Explore the Family Name Whatcott
The meaning of Whatcott
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whatcott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whatcott has seen a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,935th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 49,461st spot, marking a 6.56% growth in rank. The count of individuals with the Whatcott surname also grew during this period by 15.8%, from 367 in 2000 to 425 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #49,461 | 6.56% |
| Count | 367 | 425 | 15.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whatcott
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Whatcott surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.19% over the decade. In 2000, 96.46% identified as White, while by 2010, this number had decreased to 94.35%. There were no individuals with the Whatcott surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, in 2010, 2.59% of individuals with this surname identified as having two or more ethnic identities. This is a new development as no individuals reported multiple ethnicities in 2000. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Black dropped from 1.36% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 94.35% | -2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |