Explore the Family Name Padon
The meaning of Padon
Scottish: variant of Paton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Padon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Padon saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Padon ranked 59,293rd in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 66,371st, representing an overall change of -11.94%. The number of people with the surname Padon also experienced a slight reduction, going from 319 in 2000 down to 298 in 2010, a -6.58% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Padon per 100,000 decreased by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #66,371 | -11.94% |
| Count | 319 | 298 | -6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Padon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Padon showed some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, no individuals identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander compared to 3.13% in 2000. However, there was an increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races from zero in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. The percentage of people named Padon identifying as White decreased slightly from 89.03% in 2000 to 85.91% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.02% in 2000 to 8.72% in 2010. Lastly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose slightly from 1.88% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.03% | 85.91% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 5.02% | 8.72% | 73.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.88% | 2.01% | 6.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |