Explore the Family Name Whitebull
The meaning of Whitebull
Native American (also White Bull): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota and Dakota Sioux Tataŋka Ska, composed of tataŋka ‘bull’ and ska ‘white’. See also Bull 5.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitebull in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whitebull has seen a rise in its popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 109,328th but moved up to 100,791st in 2010, marking a positive change of approximately 7.81%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 150 in 2000 to 179 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 19.33%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained static at 0.06 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,328 | #100,791 | 7.81% |
| Count | 150 | 179 | 19.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitebull
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whitebull, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily linked with the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. In 2000, the percentage was a significant 96%, which decreased slightly to 89.39% by 2010. There was a minor increase in the representation among those identifying with two or more races, growing from 0% in 2000 to 7.82% in 2010. No representation was found within the Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Hispanic, and Black communities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 96% | 89.39% | -6.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 7.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |