Explore the Family Name Whitehill
The meaning of Whitehill
Scottish (Renfrewshire, Bute, and Lanarkshire) and English (Lancashire): habitational name from any of various minor places called Whitehill, in Scotland, northern England, and elsewhere.
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How common is the last name Whitehill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Whitehill experienced a slight descent in rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping by 4.08% from the 15,676th position to the 16,315th. However, the number of individuals bearing the Whitehill name slightly increased, with a count rising by 3.21% from 1,711 to 1,766. The proportion per 100,000 people in the population also decreased by 4.76%, indicating a small decrease in relative popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,676 | #16,315 | -4.08% |
| Count | 1,711 | 1,766 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.6 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitehill
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals with the Whitehill surname who identify as White fell by 1.40% to 93.94%, there were increases among other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 62.86%, albeit from a low base, and the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased by 43.09%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw an increase of 44.68%. The smallest change was observed in the Black community, with a modest 0.63% increase. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 32.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 93.94% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.76% | 43.09% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.59% | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.47% | 32.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.68% | 44.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.57% | 62.86% |