Find out how popular the last name Whittick is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Whittick.

Whittick, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Whittick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Whittick in America

Whittick is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Whittick surname appeared 142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Whittick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Whittick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Whittick

The surname Whittick has its origins in England, predominantly dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be toponymic, originating from a geographical location or feature. Early records suggest it may derive from a place name, given its structure and composition.

The name likely originates from areas in Northern England, possibly linked to a settlement or manor. The Old English terms witt, meaning wise or white, and ǣc, meaning oak, might be components of the name, together suggesting a place with notable oak trees or a clearing associated with a wise person. Variations in spelling such as Wittek, Wyttek, and Whitock appear in early texts, hinting at regional dialectal influences and the evolution of English orthography.

Historical documents provide references to the surname. An early mention can be found in the 1379 Poll Tax records of Yorkshire, where a John Wytoke is listed. This indicates the presence and use of the surname in formal records during the late 14th century.

One notable individual is Richard Whittick, who appears in the 1450 records of Durham. Another significant figure was Thomas Whittick, a farmer documented in Suffolk in 1565. The name continued to appear in various parish records, highlighting its persistent use.

A noteworthy bearer of the name is Henry Whittick, born in Lancashire in 1623, who contributed to local agricultural advancements. In the 18th century, Elizabeth Whittick, born in 1730, was known in Kent for her involvement in community affairs.

Among the more famous members of the Whittick family was William Whittick, born in 1805, whose writings on local history and folklore had a lasting impact. These historical figures underscore the surname's enduring presence across several centuries and regions in England. The Whittick name not only reflects the natural or personal attributes of its earliest bearers but also the social and geographic landscapes from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Whittick

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Whittick.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Whittick was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Whittick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Whittick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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