Explore the Family Name Whitting
The meaning of Whitting
English: variant of Whiting.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Whitting has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 53,047 in terms of popularity and had 366 instances. Ten years later, the rank had dropped to 60,960, with the count reducing to 330. This represents a decrease of 14.92% in rank and a 9.84% drop in count over the decade. There was also a decline in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.14 to 0.11, marking a 21.43% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #60,960 | -14.92% |
| Count | 366 | 330 | -9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitting
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Whitting, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates several trends between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity group both years was White, increasing from 56.83% in 2000 to 60% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 37.43% to 33.64%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, going from 1.64% to 2.73%. There was also a slight decrease in those reporting two or more races, dropping from 3.55% to 3.03%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.83% | 60% | 5.58% |
| Black | 37.43% | 33.64% | -10.13% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 3.03% | -14.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.73% | 66.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |