Explore the Family Name Whitus
The meaning of Whitus
English: probably a shortened form of Whitehouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Whitus has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whitus ranked 63,141st in popularity among surnames in the United States, but rose to 62,045th by 2010 – a change of 1.74 percent. The number of individuals bearing the surname also grew during this period, rising from 296 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, marking a 9.12 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #62,045 | 1.74% |
| Count | 296 | 323 | 9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Whitus has also seen some shifts over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their proportion decreased from 88.51 percent in 2000 to 84.83 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Black, growing from 9.12 percent in 2000 to 12.38 percent in 2010, a change of 35.75 percent. In addition, the decade saw the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races who were not previously recorded in the 2000 census. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 84.83% | -4.16% |
| Black | 9.12% | 12.38% | 35.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |