Explore the Family Name Whittenberger
The meaning of Whittenberger
Americanized form of German Wittenberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whittenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whittenberger decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,298 but had dropped to a rank of 70,833 by 2010, representing an 8.48% decrease. The actual count of individuals with the surname also saw a slight decrease, falling from 284 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, which is a 2.82% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Whittenberger per 100,000 also fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a decrease of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #70,833 | -8.48% |
| Count | 284 | 276 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whittenberger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Whittenberger also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.13% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage reduced slightly to 92.75% by 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both periods. However, there were some changes in other categories. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which accounted for 1.76% of the Whittenbergers in 2000, were not recorded in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic or claiming two or more races were not recorded in 2000 but appeared in the 2010 census with 3.62% and 2.17%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 92.75% | -3.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |