Explore the Family Name Witherow
The meaning of Witherow
English: apparently a northern Irish local variety, with vocalized l as in Scots, of Wetherell, a habiational name from Wetheral in Cumberland. This form of the surname is as common in Ireland (mainly Derry and Donegal) as in England.
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How common is the last name Witherow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Witherow has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,506th and rose to the 18,018th position in 2010, marking a 2.64% increase. The count of people with this surname also increased from 1,376 in 2000 to 1,549 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 12.57%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Witherow per 100,000 individuals saw minor growth from 0.51 to 0.53, indicating a rise of 3.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,506 | #18,018 | 2.64% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,549 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.53 | 3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witherow
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Witherow surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals identify as White, with 90.84% in 2000 dipping slightly to 90.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 36.51%, rising from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. There was no change in the Hispanic identity, remaining steady at 1.74%. However, there was a decrease in the Black community from 4.43% to 3.94%. Neither in 2000 nor in 2010 did any individuals identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.84% | 90.57% | -0.3% |
| Black | 4.43% | 3.94% | -11.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.58% | 36.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |