Explore the Family Name Padget
The meaning of Padget
English: variant of Padgett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Padget in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Padget has experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 27,646 to 28,293—a change of -2.34%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has seen a marginal increase over the same period from 820 to 845, representing a growth rate of 3.05%. The proportion of those bearing the name Padget per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.33%, standing at 0.29 in 2010 compared to 0.3 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #28,293 | -2.34% |
| Count | 820 | 845 | 3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Padget
Analysis of the Padget surname's ethnic identity breakdown based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identified as White, although their percentage decreased from 93.29% in 2000 to 91.72% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase, rising by 8.52% and 6.56% respectively. The Hispanic representation within the Padget surname also saw significant growth of 34.55%. There were no persons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 91.72% | -1.68% |
| Black | 3.05% | 3.31% | 8.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.96% | 34.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.3% | 6.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |