Explore the Family Name Whitmill
The meaning of Whitmill
English (Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire): occupational name from the recorded Middle English compound whete-mele, from whete ‘wheat’ + mele ‘meal, flour’, perhaps denoting a miller who ground wheat flour or someone who baked or sold white bread. Compare Whitebread. Alternatively, the surname could be a topographic name from Middle English whit ‘white’ + milne ‘mill’, for a person who lived at a place described or named in this way, but no place with this name has been identified.
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How common is the last name Whitmill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Whitmill" saw a minor decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Whitmill was ranked 46,153 in terms of popularity, and this rank dropped to 47,878 by 2010, marking a 3.74% decrease. However, the actual number of people with the Whitmill surname increased slightly from 435 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%, indicating that while the count grew, it didn't keep pace with general population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #47,878 | -3.74% |
| Count | 435 | 442 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitmill
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Whitmill" also exhibited some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage connected to the name during these years. People identifying as two or more races decreased by 29.81%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 14.49%. Those who identified as white saw a slight increase (0.57%), making up 63.35% of those with the Whitmill surname in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second-largest ethnic group, with 33.48% in 2010, marking a tiny decrease of 0.24% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.99% | 63.35% | 0.57% |
| Black | 33.56% | 33.48% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.58% | 14.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.13% | -29.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |