Explore the Family Name Wittlinger
The meaning of Wittlinger
German: habitational name for someone from either of two places in Baden-Württemberg named Wittlingen. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerda.
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How common is the last name Wittlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wittlinger is ranked 69,854 in popularity in the year 2000 and then dropped to rank 73,911 in 2010. This indicates a decline in popularity by approximately 5.81%. However, the count of individuals with the Wittlinger surname remained steady at 262 between both years. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #73,911 | -5.81% |
| Count | 262 | 262 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittlinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority individuals with the surname Wittlinger identified as White in 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 95.42% to 95.80%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.91% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Wittlinger surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |