Explore the Family Name Witteveen
The meaning of Witteveen
Dutch: habitational name from any of various places called with Witteveen ‘white peat’, i.e. peatland overgrown with cotton grass, for instance Wit(te)veen near Appelscha in Friesland and ‘t Witteveen in Epe, Gelderland.
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How common is the last name Witteveen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Witteveen has seen a mild increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Witteveen ranked 79,676th in popularity and rose to 77,522nd by 2010 — a change of approximately 2.7%. The count of those bearing the name increased from 222 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, a growth of about 11.26%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #77,522 | 2.7% |
| Count | 222 | 247 | 11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witteveen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Witteveen also shifted slightly during the same period, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.85% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing to 93.52% in 2010. Over the decade, there was also a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black, comprising 3.24% and 2.83%, respectively, of the Witteveen population in 2010. No significant change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining around zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 93.52% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |