Explore the Family Name Padgitt
The meaning of Padgitt
English: variant of Padgett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Padgitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Padgitt saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 71,372 in 2000 to 83,834 in 2010, marking a decrease of 17.46%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Padgitt surname decreased from 255 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a drop of 12.16%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a dip from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, reflecting an overall downward trend.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #83,834 | -17.46% |
| Count | 255 | 224 | -12.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Padgitt
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Padgitt also showed notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, although their proportion declined by 7.56% from 91.76% in 2000 to 84.82% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Black, which increased from 5.49% in 2000 to 6.25% in 2010, showing a growth of 13.84%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but these groups represented 3.13% each in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 84.82% | -7.56% |
| Black | 5.49% | 6.25% | 13.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |