Explore the Family Name Wiita
How common is the last name Wiita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiita has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,750th in popularity with a count of 287, which is approximately 0.11 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 61,123rd, with a count of 329 individuals sharing the Wiita name. This represents an overall growth of 5.6% in popularity and a 14.63% increase in the number of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #61,123 | 5.6% |
| Count | 287 | 329 | 14.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiita
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of those who bear the Wiita surname identify as White. In 2000, about 97.21% identified as such, slightly decreasing to 95.74% in 2010. Notably, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. However, the Hispanic category saw a change in 2010, with 2.43% of the individuals bearing the Wiita surname identifying as Hispanic. This was a shift from 2000 when there were no self-identified Hispanics among the Wiitas.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.74% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |