Explore the Family Name Witherite
The meaning of Witherite
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Witherite in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Witherite has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 50,686th in popularity and by 2010, it had moved up to 47,107th, experiencing a 7.06% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 387 to 451, marking a 16.54% surge. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people in the population, there was an increase of 0.01 (from 0.14 to 0.15) in the proportion bearing the Witherite surname, indicating a growth rate of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #47,107 | 7.06% |
| Count | 387 | 451 | 16.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witherite
With respect to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, those identifying as White are the predominant bearers of the Witherite surname with 97.93% in 2000 and 97.78% in 2010, showing a negligible decrease of 0.15%. There were no recorded changes among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing the Witherite name during this period; the percentages remained at zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 97.78% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |