Explore the Family Name Packett
The meaning of Packett
English: 1. from the Middle English personal name Paket, a pet form of Pake, Paske (Old French Paque, Pasques); see Pask. 2. alternatively, perhaps a nickname for a physically small person, from Middle English paket, pachet ‘small package’ (Old French pacquet). History: In North America, the surname Packett can be traced back to William Packett born in VA in 1736.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Packett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Packett has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Packett name was ranked 28,617th in popularity and by 2010 it dropped to the 31,001st position, marking an 8.33% decrease. The actual count of people with the Packett surname also fell during this period from 784 to 749, equating to a 4.46% drop. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Packett per 100,000 decreased by 13.79%, moving from 0.29 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,617 | #31,001 | -8.33% |
| Count | 784 | 749 | -4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Packett
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Packett, the Decennial U.S. Census provides intriguing insights. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White, though there has been a small decrease from 94.77% in 2000 to 91.32% in 2010. There has been a significant percentage increase in those identifying as Two or more races, surging from 1.15% to 3.07%. Those identifying as Black have also seen an increase, rising from 2.81% to 3.20%. The Packett surname saw its first appearance within the Hispanic community in 2010, recorded at 1.07%, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 91.32% | -3.64% |
| Black | 2.81% | 3.2% | 13.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 3.07% | 166.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |