Explore the Family Name Wittke
The meaning of Wittke
German: 1. from a pet form of Wittig or Witte. 2. from a pet form of a Slavic personal name such as Vitoslav. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Rudi, Erna, Erwin, Heinz, Joerg, Kurt, Reinhard, Waltraut.
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How common is the last name Wittke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wittke shows a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 41,924th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dipped slightly to 43,885th, reflecting a negative change of 4.68%. However, the total count of individuals with this name increased marginally from 488 to 491 during the same period, indicating a 0.61% increase. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease, dropping by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #43,885 | -4.68% |
| Count | 488 | 491 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittke
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wittke surname identify as White, with a high percentage of 96.93% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.93% in 2010. A small proportion identifies as Hispanic, with nearly identical percentages of 1.84% in 2000 and 1.83% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of persons with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, a small percentage (1.02%) reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.93% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.83% | -0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |