Explore the Family Name Padmore
The meaning of Padmore
English: habitational name from Podmore (Staffordshire), which is recorded as Podemore in 1086, Poddemere in the 13th century, and Pademor in 1300, or possibly from Podimore (Somerset), or Patmore Hall in Albury (Hertfordshire), which is recorded as Patemere in 1086. The Staffordshire placename derives from Old English pode, padde ‘toad’ + mōr ‘moor’ or perhaps mere ‘pool’. The Hertfordshire placename derives from the Old English personal name P(e)atta + mere. The etymology of the Somerset placename is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms. This surname is also established in the West Indies (mainly Barbados).
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How common is the last name Padmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Padmore held a steady popularity rank between the years 2000 and 2010, remaining within the range of 39,419 to 39,444. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased by approximately 6.29% during this decade, from 525 in 2000 to 558 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people with the Padmore surname per 100k remained at 0.19 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #39,419 | 0.06% |
| Count | 525 | 558 | 6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Padmore
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Padmore surname identified as Black, with an increase from 80.38% in 2000 to 82.26% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a marked rise of 33.26%, while the White demographic decreased by 32.83%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races grew by 41.05%. No Padmores identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.38% | 82.26% | 2.34% |
| White | 12% | 8.06% | -32.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 6.09% | 33.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 3.23% | 41.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |