Explore the Family Name Paddie
The meaning of Paddie
English: variant of Paddy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paddie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paddie experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 60,557 to 62,359, a change of -2.98%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.22%, from 311 in 2000 to 321 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 8.33%, dropping from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #62,359 | -2.98% |
| Count | 311 | 321 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paddie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Paddie also saw some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 78.14% of those with the Paddie surname identified as White, a percentage that increased to 83.80% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly, from 11.25% to 6.23%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased, from 8.36% to 6.54%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races and Black saw an increase, although their proportions remain quite small. Asian/Pacific Islanders were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.14% | 83.8% | 7.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.36% | 6.54% | -21.77% |
| Hispanic | 11.25% | 6.23% | -44.62% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |