Explore the Family Name Whitfill
The meaning of Whitfill
English: probably a variant of Whitfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitfill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whitfill has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Whitfill was ranked 42,757th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 45,347th. The actual number of people with the Whitfill surname similarly decreased slightly, with a total count of 477 in 2000 and 472 in 2010. It's worth noting that despite this small drop, the surname Whitfill remains relatively rare, with only 0.16 to 0.18 per 100,000 people bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #45,347 | -6.06% |
| Count | 477 | 472 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitfill
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Whitfill surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of people with the Whitfill surname identified as White, although the percentage did see a small decrease from 96.02% to 94.07%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.47% to 4.03%. Meanwhile, the percentage reporting two or more races decreased from 1.47% to 1.06%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Whitfill surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 94.07% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 4.03% | 174.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.06% | -27.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |