Explore the Family Name Zitting
The meaning of Zitting
North German: unexplained. This surname is also found in Finland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zitting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zitting has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,420 and by 2010, it had moved up to the 41,728th spot — an increase of approximately 22%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with the Zitting surname increased from 363 in 2000 to 521 in 2010, showing a significant growth rate of around 44%. The proportion of people named Zitting per 100k also grew by more than 38% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #41,728 | 21.89% |
| Count | 363 | 521 | 43.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zitting
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people carrying the Zitting surname identify as White, although the percentage slightly decreased from 98.35% in 2000 to 96.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among individuals with the Zitting surname saw a substantial increase of about 67%, going from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.3% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.93% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.3% | 66.67% |
| 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% |