Explore the Family Name Partney
The meaning of Partney
English: habitational name from Partney in Lincolnshire, named from the Old English personal name Pearta + ēg ‘island’, ‘dry ground in a marsh’.
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How common is the last name Partney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Partney saw a mild decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,714 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 53,204, marking a 0.93% drop. However, despite the decline in ranking, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased from 369 to 389, an increase of 5.42%. The proportion of people named Partney per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #53,204 | -0.93% |
| Count | 369 | 389 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Partney
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Partney identify as white. In 2000, approximately 98.1% of Partneys were white, though this figure dropped slightly to 96.66% by 2010. A small percentage of Partneys identified as Hispanic, making up 1.36% of the population in 2000 and 1.29% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Partneys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.66% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.29% | -5.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |