Explore the Family Name Wittekind
The meaning of Wittekind
North German: variant of Wedekind.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wittekind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wittekind has seen a modest surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank improved from 53,420 in 2000 to 51,396 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.79%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this name went up from 363 to 405 during this same period, indicating an 11.57% growth rate. The proportion of people with the surname Wittekind per 100,000 residents also saw a rise of 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #51,396 | 3.79% |
| Count | 363 | 405 | 11.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittekind
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wittekind remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, standing at 97.25% in 2000 and marginally increasing to 97.28% in 2010. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.93% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. Notably, the years 2000 and 2010 saw no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 97.28% | 0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.23% | -36.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |