Explore the Family Name Witherington
The meaning of Witherington
English: either a variant of Wetherington, or perhaps a habitational name from Witherenden in Ticehurst (Sussex), Witherden Farm in Headcorn (Kent), or a lost place called Witherington or similar. The Sussex and Kent placenames probably derive from an Old English personal name Wither + Old English connective -ing- + denn ‘woodland pasture’.
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How common is the last name Witherington in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Witherington" has seen slight variations between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,827 in popularity and by 2010, it had slightly decreased to a rank of 25,403, marking a change of -2.32%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 941 in 2000 to 974 in 2010, indicating a 3.51% growth. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of -5.71%, dropping from 0.35 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #25,403 | -2.32% |
| Count | 941 | 974 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witherington
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Witherington". In 2000, the majority of bearers were reported as White, accounting for 96.81% of the total, which slightly decreased to 96.51% by 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase of 54.72% in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, rising from 0.53% to 0.82%. The representation of Hispanics also grew by 50%, increasing from 0.96% to 1.44%. Meanwhile, the category of 'Two or more races' went from 0.85% to zero, and both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.51% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.44% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.82% | 54.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |