Explore the Family Name Wittek
The meaning of Wittek
German: from a pet form of a Slavic personal name based on the Old Slavic element vit ‘mighty, powerful’ (see Wit, compare Witek). Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Hans George, Hilde, Volker, Willi.
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How common is the last name Wittek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wittek has seen a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 71,372nd most popular surname, and by 2010, its rank had slid slightly to 72,771st. Meanwhile, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 255 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, marking a growth rate of approximately 4.71%. Despite this rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #72,771 | -1.96% |
| Count | 255 | 267 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittek
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the majority of individuals with the surname Wittek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage over this period (96.47% to 93.26%). The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, moving from 2.75% in 2000 to 5.99% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The category of "two or more races" also remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 93.26% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 5.99% | 117.82% |
| 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% |