Explore the Family Name Padin
The meaning of Padin
1. Galician (Padín): habitational name from any of the seven places in Galicia (Spain) called Padín, from Latin (villa) Palatini ‘estate of Palatinus’, a personal name derived from palatium ‘palace’. 2. Irish: variant of Padden. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Julio, Luis, Manuel, Jacinto, Miguel, Ramon, Wilfredo, Adalberto, Agustin, Aida.
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How common is the last name Padin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Padin has seen a subtle increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name climbed in rank from 27,526th most common name to 27,144th during this period, an improvement of 1.39%. In terms of actual count, the number of people bearing the surname rose from 824 to 892, indicating an 8.25% increase over the decade. However, the proportion per 100k saw a slight decrease of -3.23%, dropping from 0.31 to 0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #27,144 | 1.39% |
| Count | 824 | 892 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Padin
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Padin also reveals interesting changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Hispanic identity was the most common ethnicity associated with the surname, increasing from 83.74% in 2000 to 87.89% in 2010. At the same time, those identifying as White decreased significantly from 12.01% to 6.84%. In terms of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities, there were increases noted, with Asian/Pacific Islander rising from 2.79% to 3.70% and Black from 1.09% to 1.46%. There were no reported associations with Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.74% | 87.89% | 4.96% |
| White | 12.01% | 6.84% | -43.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.79% | 3.7% | 32.62% |
| Black | 1.09% | 1.46% | 33.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |