Explore the Family Name Wittler
The meaning of Wittler
German: 1. variant of Wittwer. 2. habitational name for someone from Wittel in Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Wittler in the United States?
The surname Wittler has seen a slight dip in its popularity according to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Wittler was ranked 37,640th out of all surnames and had an incidence rate of 556 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 40,745 with 536 individuals bearing the surname, representing a decline in popularity by about 8.25 percent. The frequency of occurrence per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, marking a downward trend of about 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #40,745 | -8.25% |
| Count | 556 | 536 | -3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittler
In terms of ethnic identity, most people with the Wittler surname identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 censuses, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group accounted for 96.76 percent in 2000 and 96.08 percent in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.70 percent. Those identifying as Black showed a significant increase, moving from 1.08 percent in 2000 to 1.68 percent in 2010, a 55.56 percent change. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities saw a reduction to zero by 2010. Notably, there was a new reporting of multi-racial identity at 1.12 percent in 2010, which hadn't been present in the 2000 results. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 96.08% | -0.7% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.68% | 55.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |