Explore the Family Name Passey
The meaning of Passey
English: variant of Pacey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Passey in the United States?
The surname Passey, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 26,292nd in 2000, it fell to the 26,451st position by 2010, marking a -0.6 percent change. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 874 in 2000 to 923 in 2010, a 5.61 percent increase. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -3.12 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,292 | #26,451 | -0.6% |
| Count | 874 | 923 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Passey identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 94 percent of Passeys identified themselves as White, experiencing a marginal decrease of -0.25 percent over the decade. Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying as two or more races made up about 2% each in 2000, but saw decreases of -16.02 and -27.69 percent respectively by 2010. The Hispanic representation among Passeys, although still small, showed a significant increase of 170.65 percent, rising from 0.92 percent in 2000 to 2.49 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of Passeys identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 94.15% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.49% | 170.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.06% | 1.73% | -16.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.41% | -27.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |