Explore the Family Name Partlow
The meaning of Partlow
1. Irish: shortened form of McPartlow, Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Pharthaláin, a patronymic from Parthalán (see McFarlane). 2. English: variant of Parslow, itself a variant of Pashley. Compare Parlow.
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How common is the last name Partlow in the United States?
Based on the numbers from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Partlow has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 8426 to 9025, a change of approximately -7.11%. However, it's important to note that the actual count of people with this surname increased modestly from 3602 in 2000 to 3623 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.58%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also fell by -8.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,426 | #9,025 | -7.11% |
| Count | 3,602 | 3,623 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.34 | 1.23 | -8.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Partlow
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Partlow, we draw upon the Decennial U.S. Census data once more. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those bearing the surname Partlow identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 75.01% in 2000 to 73.09% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or African-American made up the second largest group, increasing from 20.68% in 2000 to 21.75% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races and Hispanic saw notable increases of 42.86% and 29.68%, respectively, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native saw decreases of -18.00% and -19.23% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.01% | 73.09% | -2.56% |
| Black | 20.68% | 21.75% | 5.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.1% | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.01% | 29.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.63% | -19.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.41% | -18% |