Explore the Family Name Whitsitt
The meaning of Whitsitt
English: variant of Whiteside. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitsitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whitsitt saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whitsitt ranked as the 24,224th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 25,902nd spot, marking a decline of about 6.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname went from 970 in 2000 to 949 in 2010, indicating a decrease of roughly 2.16%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Whitsitt per 100,000 residents also fell by about 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,224 | #25,902 | -6.93% |
| Count | 970 | 949 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitsitt
The ethnic identity associated with the Whitsitt surname also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Whitsitts identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.75% to 88.62%, while those identifying as Black increased from 4.54% to 5.37%. Additionally, there was a notable rise in the number of Whitsitts identifying as Hispanic (from 1.75% to 2.21%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.24% to 2.32%). Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicity also started appearing in the Whitsitt demographic in 2010, though they hadn't been present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.75% | 88.62% | -3.41% |
| Black | 4.54% | 5.37% | 18.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.32% | 87.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.21% | 26.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |