Explore the Family Name Wittmann
The meaning of Wittmann
German: 1. occupational name from Middle Low German witman ‘council member’. 2. from a short form of the personal name Wittich + Middle High German man ‘man’. 3. variant of Wittemann ‘widower’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz, Wolfgang, Aloysius, Dieter, Dietmar, Edeltraud, Franz, Guenter, Horst, Juergen, Markus.
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How common is the last name Wittmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wittmann has seen a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Wittmann ranked 17813 in terms of commonality with a total count of 1,449 individuals. By 2010, although the total count increased to 1,552, the surname's rank had slipped slightly to 17992, indicating a decreased popularity compared to other surnames. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly by -1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,813 | #17,992 | -1% |
| Count | 1,449 | 1,552 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittmann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wittmann saw noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant change was the increase in those identifying as having two or more races, which rose by a staggering 154.17%. There were also increases in the counts of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics. Meanwhile, the count of those who identify as white and carry the Wittmann surname fell by -1.53%, reflecting a slight decrease in this group. Interestingly, the count of Black individuals with the Wittmann surname was reported as zero in 2010, down from 0.48% in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.68% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.87% | 50.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 1.22% | 154.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.84% | 35.48% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |