Explore the Family Name Whitcher
The meaning of Whitcher
English (Hampshire): variant of Witcher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Whitcher surname has seen a small decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 19232nd most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it fell slightly to 20871st place, reflecting a change of -8.52%. The number of people carrying the Whitcher surname also decreased from 1,305 in 2000 to 1,263 in 2010, a change of -3.22%. The proportion of Whitchers per 100,000 people also followed this downward trend, decreasing by -10.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,232 | #20,871 | -8.52% |
| Count | 1,305 | 1,263 | -3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.43 | -10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitcher
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Whitcher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a large majority identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 91.49% in 2000 to 91.13% in 2010. The second largest group identifying with the Whitcher surname was those of Hispanic ethnicity, which increased from 2.84% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races both saw increases, with the latter seeing the largest increase of 22.22% over the decade. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease from 2.45% to 1.11%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities also decreased from 0.54% to 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.49% | 91.13% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 4.12% | 45.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.53% | 22.22% |
| Black | 2.45% | 1.11% | -54.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.63% | 3.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.48% | -11.11% |