Explore the Family Name Whetstine
The meaning of Whetstine
Americanized form of German Wettstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whetstine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whetstine has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,069th most popular in the United States with a proportion of 0.28 per 100k people holding the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 36,838th and the proportion reduced to 0.21 per 100k. The count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a decline of 21.09%, dropping from 768 in 2000 to 606 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #36,838 | -26.73% |
| Count | 768 | 606 | -21.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whetstine
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Whetstine surname identify as White, with 94.53% in 2000 and 93.89% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.73% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.04% to 1.98%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.89% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 2.97% | 8.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.98% | 90.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |