Explore the Family Name Whitis
The meaning of Whitis
Probably a shortened form of English Whitehouse. Compare Whitus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whitis saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its ranking dropping by 1.78%. However, the overall count of people with this surname grew by 5.56%, indicating a growing number of individuals identifying as Whitis. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.08% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,157 | #19,498 | -1.78% |
| Count | 1,312 | 1,385 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitis
In terms of ethnicity, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Whitis surname in 2000 and 2010 identified as White, accounting for over 92% of the population, although this proportion slightly decreased by 0.91% over the decade. The proportion of individuals who identify as two or more races also dropped significantly by almost 31%. On the other hand, the Hispanic and Black populations within the Whitis surname group saw increases of 23.02% and 29.26% respectively, suggesting a diversification in ethnic identity among people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 92.06% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.1% | 23.02% |
| Black | 2.29% | 2.96% | 29.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.16% | -30.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |