Explore the Family Name Witcraft
The meaning of Witcraft
English: variant of Wheatcroft.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Witcraft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Witcraft has seen a moderate rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Witcraft was ranked as the 64,934th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 61,585th spot, indicating a 5.16% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 286 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, marking a significant 13.99% hike. However, the proportion of people named Witcraft per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #61,585 | 5.16% |
| Count | 286 | 326 | 13.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witcraft
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Witcraft has shifted subtly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals bearing the surname identified as White in both years (88.11% in 2000 and 79.75% in 2010), there's a slight decrease. A small but notable percentage identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 6.29% in 2000 to 11.35% in 2010. An increase was also noted in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.75% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw the introduction of individuals with the surname Witcraft in 2010, while the Hispanic category experienced a nominal decrease from 2.80% to 2.76%. There were no individuals who identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.11% | 79.75% | -9.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.29% | 11.35% | 80.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 4.29% | 145.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.76% | -1.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |