Explore the Family Name Whiteway
The meaning of Whiteway
English (Devon): habitational name from Whiteway Barton in Kingsteignton or Whiteway in Chudleigh (both in Devon) or from some other place with a similar name, such as Whiteways in Houghton (Sussex). The placename is from Old English hwīt ‘white’ + weg ‘way, path, road’.
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How common is the last name Whiteway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Whiteway has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whiteway was ranked as the 93,427th most popular surname, with a count of 182 occurrences in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 102,197th rank with 176 occurrences, indicating a decrease of 3.3% in the count of individuals bearing this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #102,197 | -9.39% |
| Count | 182 | 176 | -3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whiteway
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Whiteway also experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 93.96% of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this proportion had decreased slightly to 89.77%. During the same period, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, about 4.55% of individuals with the Whiteway surname identified as Hispanic, and 2.84% reported being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 89.77% | -4.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |