Explore the Family Name Whittick
The meaning of Whittick
English: habitational name from Whitwick (Leicestershire), which is traditionally pronounced /’wɪtɪk/. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Hwīta or the Old English adjective hwīt ‘white’ + wīc ‘dwelling, specialized farm’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whittick in the United States?
The surname Whittick saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked the 138,741st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 121,590th spot, representing an increase of 12.36%. This surge in popularity is reflected in the increased count of individuals with this surname, from 111 in 2000 to 142 in 2010, an increase of almost 28%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 25%, from 0.04 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,741 | #121,590 | 12.36% |
| Count | 111 | 142 | 27.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whittick
In terms of ethnic identity, there were some changes observed between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identified as White decreased from 42.34% in 2000 to 33.10% in 2010, a decline of -21.82%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased from 54.95% to 65.49%, a change of 19.18%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.95% | 65.49% | 19.18% |
| White | 42.34% | 33.1% | -21.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |