Explore the Family Name Wiitala
The meaning of Wiitala
Finnish: old variant of Viitala, a habitational name from farms so named, from viita ‘young deciduous forest’ or ‘dense spruce forest’ + the locative suffix -la. This variant is quite rare in Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Eero, Sulo, Toivo, Wilho. Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Wiitala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wiitala in the United States has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wiitala was ranked 53,782nd most popular surname but dropped to 53,913th in 2010, reflecting a marginal change of -0.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Wiitala surname increased by 6.39%, from 360 in 2000 to 383 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #53,913 | -0.24% |
| Count | 360 | 383 | 6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiitala
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Wiitala surname based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, those identifying as White constituted the majority, although it slightly decreased from 96.67% in 2000 to 96.34% in 2010. Those who identify themselves as belonging to two or more races saw a decline of 19.07%, falling from 1.94% to 1.57%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 96.34% | -0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.57% | -19.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |