Explore the Family Name Whitted
The meaning of Whitted
Scottish: probably a shortened form of Whitehead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitted in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Whitted has experienced a subtle decline over the past decade, with its rank dropping slightly from 7656 in 2000 to 7671 in 2010, representing a change of -0.2. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname has actually increased by 8.06%, going up from 4007 to 4330. The proportion per 100,000 people shifted minimally, decreasing by 1.34% from 1.49 to 1.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,656 | #7,671 | -0.2% |
| Count | 4,007 | 4,330 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.47 | -1.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitted
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whitted according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the data showed modest changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which grew by 121.11% from 0.90 to 1.99. There was also a notable rise in individuals identifying as two or more races, climbing by 31.11% from 1.80 to 2.36. Despite a marginal decrease of -0.20, the White ethnicity remained prevalent at 44.78%. The Black ethnicity, although experiencing a slight dip of -3.31%, still made up a significant portion of the population at 49.95%. Smaller proportions were represented by Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both showing slight increases of 4.55% and 25.45% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.66% | 49.95% | -3.31% |
| White | 44.87% | 44.78% | -0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.36% | 31.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.99% | 121.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.69% | 25.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.23% | 4.55% |