Explore the Family Name Whetten
The meaning of Whetten
English, Scottish, or northern Irish: variant of Whitton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whetten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whetten showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,971 in popularity, but it fell to 58,042 by 2010, marking a 3.7% drop. However, the total count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 342 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, a 2.34% growth. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, indicating that the surname’s popularity did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #58,042 | -3.7% |
| Count | 342 | 350 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whetten
Turning our attention to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Whetten identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage was slightly lower in 2010 at 86.29%, down 0.63% from 86.84% in 2000. The data also shows an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 10.82% in 2000 to 11.71% in 2010, an increase of 8.23%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Whetten surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.84% | 86.29% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 10.82% | 11.71% | 8.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |