Explore the Family Name Wittkopf
The meaning of Wittkopf
North German: partly standardized form of Low German Wittkopp. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter.
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How common is the last name Wittkopf in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wittkopf has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wittkopf was ranked 89,172 in terms of popularity and had a count of 193, representing a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had improved to 88,336 with an increased count of 210, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000. This indicates a popularity growth of 0.94% and an overall increase of 8.81 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #88,336 | 0.94% |
| Count | 193 | 210 | 8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittkopf
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Wittkopf identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 98.96% of all Wittkopfs. However, by 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 97.14%, indicating a minor change of -1.84%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races, either recorded zero representation or their data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 97.14% | -1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |