Explore the Family Name Packham
The meaning of Packham
English: habitational name, probably from Pagham in Sussex, named in Old English from the personal name Pæcga + hām ‘village, homestead’.
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How common is the last name Packham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Packham saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,485 in popularity, but by 2010 it rose to 42,720, marking a 10.03% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period from 420 to 507, a substantial rise of approximately 20.71%. The proportion of individuals named Packham per 100,000 also increased by about 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #42,720 | 10.03% |
| Count | 420 | 507 | 20.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Packham
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Packham was predominantly White, at 93.81% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 92.90% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, which went up from 2.38% to 3.94%, a change of 65.55%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.14% to 2.37%. No individuals with the surname Packham identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 92.9% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.94% | 65.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.37% | 10.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |