Explore the Family Name Wittkopp
The meaning of Wittkopp
North German: nickname for someone with white or very fair hair, Low German form of Weiskopf, from Middle Low German wit(t) ‘white’ + kop ‘head’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Wittkopp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wittkopp saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,152 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it fell slightly to 56,073, denoting a change of -3.55%. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Wittkopp surname actually increased by 2.24%, from 357 in 2000 to 365 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by -7.69% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #56,073 | -3.55% |
| Count | 357 | 365 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittkopp
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Wittkopp surname, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, changes were observed from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group, from 97.20% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010, representing an 81.63% change. No individuals with the Wittkopp surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 94.52% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.56% | 81.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |