Explore the Family Name Pashby
The meaning of Pashby
English (Yorkshire): nickname from Old French passe bois ‘pass through (perhaps transgress) the wood or thicket’, with Middle English bush; sometimes substituted for French bois.
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How common is the last name Pashby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Pashby surname saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 81,414 in 2000 to 72,332 in 2010, a positive change of 11.16%. The count, representing the number of people bearing the surname, also increased during this period from 216 to 269, marking a significant growth rate of 24.54%. The proportion of individuals with the Pashby surname per 100,000 people in the population also rose from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #72,332 | 11.16% |
| Count | 216 | 269 | 24.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pashby
Regarding ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Pashby surname identified as White, with percentages remaining relatively stable at 95.37% in 2000 and 95.54% in 2010. The census also revealed a slight increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, from no recorded data in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 33.09%, from 2.78% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 95.54% | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 1.86% | -33.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |