Explore the Family Name Whiteaker
The meaning of Whiteaker
English: variant of Whitaker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whiteaker in the United States?
The surname Whiteaker held the 14,550th position for popularity in 2000 and slid to the 15,520th rank in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.67%, as per data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of count, there was an almost negligible increase of 0.43% with 1,878 individuals carrying this surname in 2000 and 1,886 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010, indicating a drop of 8.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,550 | #15,520 | -6.67% |
| Count | 1,878 | 1,886 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.64 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whiteaker
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the majority of the Whiteakers identified as White, accounting for 94.73% in 2000 and 92.95% in 2010. Despite a small dip of 1.88%, it remained the dominant ethnic identity. There was an impressive 177.08% increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 0.48% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic demographic grew by 16.73%, whereas the representation of the Black community fell by 43.75%. The proportion of those who classified themselves under two or more races grew by 53.62%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group remained constant at 0.48% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 92.95% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.86% | 16.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.12% | 53.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 1.33% | 177.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0.27% | -43.75% |