Explore the Family Name Witzig
The meaning of Witzig
German: nickname from Middle High German witzic ‘clever’, ‘prudent, knowing’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Witzig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Witzig had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking stood at 48,380 in 2000 and slightly moved to 50,196 in 2010 reflecting a 3.75% decline. Interestingly, the count of individuals carrying the Witzig surname increased by 1.71%, from 410 in 2000 to 417 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 6.67%, indicating that while more people have this surname, its prevalence has decreased relative to the total population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #50,196 | -3.75% |
| Count | 410 | 417 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witzig
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Witzig identified as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the surname identified as White, with a marginal decrease of 0.45% over the decade. Hispanic identification saw an increase of 26.32%, albeit from a low base, growing from 1.71% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. There was no reported change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 96.16% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.16% | 26.32% |
| 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% |