Explore the Family Name Paetow
The meaning of Paetow
German (Pätow): habitational name from Pätow in Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus.
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How common is the last name Paetow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Paetow has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Paetow was ranked 70,679 in terms of surname popularity, with a count of 258 occurrences. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 76,768 and the count reduced to 250, marking a change of -8.62 and -3.1 respectively. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #76,768 | -8.62% |
| Count | 258 | 250 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paetow
When it comes to ethnicity, there were few significant changes within the individuals carrying the Paetow surname from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 95.74% to 94.80%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 23.71%, rising from 1.94% to 2.4%. Interestingly, the percentage of those claiming two or more ethnic identities rose from zero to 2.4%. There were no individuals who indicated Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.8% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.4% | 23.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |