Explore the Family Name Whetham
The meaning of Whetham
English: probably a variant of Witham. Compare Whitham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whetham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Whetham in the United States underwent a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 65,862, with a count of 281 individuals bearing it, equating to about 0.1 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 83,834 and the count to 224 individuals, thereby dropping the proportion to approximately 0.08 per 100,000 people. The change signifies a reduction in popularity by around 27.29% and a decrease in prevalence by about 20.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #83,834 | -27.29% |
| Count | 281 | 224 | -20.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whetham
The Decennial U.S. Census shows notable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whetham between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those identifying as White accounted for the vast majority at 96.09%, a figure which increased slightly to 98.66% by 2010. The category representing individuals of two or more ethnicities saw the most significant change during this period, falling from 2.49% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Whetham surname among Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 98.66% | 2.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |