Explore the Family Name Witwer
The meaning of Witwer
German: variant of Wittwer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Witwer in the United States?
The surname 'Witwer' has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 31,958 and had a count of 682. By 2010, the ranking had fallen to 33,695 with a count of 676, indicating a decline of approximately 5.44% in rank and about 0.88% in count. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 8.0% to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #33,695 | -5.44% |
| Count | 682 | 676 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witwer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Witwer surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 98.39% in 2000 to 95.86% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, there were small percentages of individuals who identified as Hispanic (1.48%) and with two or more races (1.18%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 95.86% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |