Explore the Family Name Paet
The meaning of Paet
Filipino: metonymic occupational name for a wood carver, derived from Tagalog pait ‘chisel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paet has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Paet ranked 78,838th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had improved to the 65,424th spot - an increase of 17.01 percent. The count of people with the surname also grew from 225 to 303, marking a 34.67 percent change. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 25 percent from 0.08 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #65,424 | 17.01% |
| Count | 225 | 303 | 34.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paet
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that most individuals with the surname Paet identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this percentage decreased slightly from 80.44 percent in 2000 to 78.55 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 15.84 percent over the same period. There was also a significant increase among those identifying as white, growing by 48.55 percent. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic reduced by 31.89 percent. The proportions of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native individuals were not significant enough to measure.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.44% | 78.55% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 11.11% | 12.87% | 15.84% |
| White | 3.11% | 4.62% | 48.55% |
| Hispanic | 5.33% | 3.63% | -31.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |