Explore the Family Name Whitenack
The meaning of Whitenack
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Weidknecht (see Whitenight).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitenack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Whitenack" has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 32,227th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to 33,567th place by 2010, representing a 4.16% decrease. However, while the rank dropped, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased from 674 to 679, a modest growth of 0.74%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also saw a minor decline of 8% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #33,567 | -4.16% |
| Count | 674 | 679 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitenack
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Whitenack" is predominantly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.44% of individuals bearing the name identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 95.29% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 0.89% of Whitenacks in 2000, but this percentage more than doubled by 2010, reaching 2.21%. Those identifying as Two or More Races made up 1.19% in 2000 and 1.18% by 2010. While there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islanders or Blacks among the Whitenacks in both census years, there was a small percentage (0.89%) of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in 2000, however this was not maintained in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.29% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 2.21% | 148.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.18% | -0.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |