Explore the Family Name Whittles
The meaning of Whittles
English (northern): nickname from Middle English whit ‘white’ + hals ‘neck’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whittles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whittles had a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 86,657, but by 2010, it had fallen to 92,719 in rank, showing a decrease of 7 percent. The count also decreased slightly from 200 to 198 (-1.0%) over the same period. However, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #92,719 | -7% |
| Count | 200 | 198 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whittles
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Whittles identified as White in both 2000 (98%) and 2010 (98.48%). There was a minor increase of 0.49% in this category during this decade. No significant changes were observed among other listed ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying as two or more races. For these categories, either the figure remained constant or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 98.48% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |