Explore the Family Name Whiten
The meaning of Whiten
English: variant of Whiting.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whiten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whiten saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 22,132 to 22,404. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.41% during this period, from 1,090 to 1,149. The proportion per 100k people also saw a marginal drop of 2.5%, indicating that the surname's popularity has remained fairly steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,132 | #22,404 | -1.23% |
| Count | 1,090 | 1,149 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whiten
The ethnicity associated with the surname Whiten saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was no representation under Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Individuals identifying as White under this surname experienced a small increase from 63.49% to 65.36%. There was a notable increase of 55.45% in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.01% to 1.57%. Those who identified as having two or more races also saw an increase, jumping from 2.48% to 3.48%. Meanwhile, Black representation decreased by 10.78%, falling from 32.48% to 28.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.49% | 65.36% | 2.95% |
| Black | 32.48% | 28.98% | -10.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 3.48% | 40.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.57% | 55.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |