Explore the Family Name Wittenberger
The meaning of Wittenberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wittenberg, Wittenberge, or Wittenbergen. Compare Whittenberger.
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How common is the last name Wittenberger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Wittenberger surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 100,194th most popular name with a count of 167. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 115,034 with a count of 152, showing a change of -14.81% in rank and -8.98% in count. Its proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, going from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #115,034 | -14.81% |
| Count | 167 | 152 | -8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittenberger
Shifting focus to ethnicity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Wittenberger surname identify as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.26% from 2000 to 2010 (94.61% to 93.42%). Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (3.29%) began identifying with two or more races, a category that held no representation in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the Wittenberger surname for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 93.42% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |