Explore the Family Name Whitbread
The meaning of Whitbread
English: 1. metonymic occupational name from Middle English whit bred ‘white bread’ or whete bred ‘wheat bread’, denoting someone who baked or sold bread of the best quality, made from wheat. 2. nickname for someone with a white beard, Middle English whīt berd.
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How common is the last name Whitbread in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whitbread has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,601st most popular name in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to the rank of 98,099th, representing a change of -5.94. The count of individuals bearing this surname, however, remained relatively stable, with only a minimal increase from 184 in 2000 to 185 in 2010. This shows that while the name fell in ranking, the actual number of people with this surname slightly increased. The proportion of people named Whitbread per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 14.29 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #98,099 | -5.94% |
| Count | 184 | 185 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitbread
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whitbread. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 93.51% of all Whitbread's in 2010, a slight decrease from 94.57% in 2000. The Hispanic representation within the Whitbread surname saw an increase of 19.12%, rising from 2.72% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Interestingly, the Black community made an appearance in the 2010 census with 2.7% identifying with the Whitbread surname, whereas there were none recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.51% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 3.24% | 19.12% |
| Black | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |