Explore the Family Name Padgette
The meaning of Padgette
Altered form of English Padgett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Padgette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Padgette has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 76,946 in 2000, it dropped to 84,136 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.34%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 232 to 223 during this decade, marking a decrease of 3.88%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Padgette per 100k people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #84,136 | -9.34% |
| Count | 232 | 223 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Padgette
The ethnicity associated with the surname Padgette, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, showcases some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 85.78% to 80.72%, a change of -5.90%. Concurrently, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 12.07% to 15.70%, marking a significant rise of 30.07%. There were no recorded changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, those who identify with two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.78% | 80.72% | -5.9% |
| Black | 12.07% | 15.7% | 30.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |