Explore the Family Name Withem
The meaning of Withem
English: variant of Witham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Withem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Withem saw a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Withem was ranked as the 37,145th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 39,004th position, marking a 5% decrease in rank. Despite this change in rank, the number of people with the Withem surname remained steady at 565 individuals during both census years. However, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Withem surname also declined, dropping 9.52% from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #39,004 | -5% |
| Count | 565 | 565 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Withem
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data elucidates that the majority of individuals with the Withem surname identify as White. This group represented 96.99% and 97.17% of all Withems in 2000 and 2010 respectively, revealing a minor increase of 0.19%. The second largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Withem is Hispanic, which accounted for 1.77% of all Withems in 2000 and 1.59% in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.17%. There were no Withems who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races, in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 97.17% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.59% | -10.17% |
| 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% |