Explore the Family Name Whitling
The meaning of Whitling
English: 1. probably from the Middle English personal name Witling (from Old English Wihtling, the first element of which is wiht ‘creature’). Witling might alternatively be from a short form Wihtla of the Old English personal name Wihtlāc, from which was formed Wihtling ‘son of Wihtla’; or Wihtling might simply have been a pet form of Wihtlāc. 2. alternatively, a habitational name from Whitlinge in Hartlebury (Worcestershire). The placename derives from Old English hwīt ‘white’ + hlinc ‘ridge’.
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How common is the last name Whitling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whitling has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 47120, while in 2010 it rose to 45105, indicating a growth rate of 4.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 424 in 2000 to 475 in 2010—an increase of 12.03%. However, the proportion of the Whitling surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #45,105 | 4.28% |
| Count | 424 | 475 | 12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitling
Ethnically, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some minor changes for the Whitling surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.52% in 2000 and slightly higher at 95.58% in 2010), there were small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more ethnicities. In 2010, 1.26% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, up from 0% in 2000. Similarly, 1.05% identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities, also up from 0% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase from 1.65% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. No individuals with the Whitling surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 95.58% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.68% | 1.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |