Explore the Family Name Patacsil
The meaning of Patacsil
Filipino: nickname from a Hispanicized form of Tagalog pataksil ‘treacherously’, formed with the adverbial prefix pa- attached to the root taksil ‘traitor’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patacsil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Patacsil has grown in popularity over time. In 2000, it held rank 65,668 but rose to rank 57,101 in 2010, a change of 13.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 282 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, reflecting growth of 26.6%. The proportion of people named Patacsil per 100,000 also saw a rise of 20%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #57,101 | 13.05% |
| Count | 282 | 357 | 26.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patacsil
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Patacsil identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage dropped slightly from 70.21% in 2000 to 62.46% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races grew by 27.78%, from 12.06% in 2000 to 15.41% in 2010. Individuals who identified as White decreased by 18.47%; however, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic - from 3.19% in 2000 to 7.84% in 2010, a whopping 145.77% change. The percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 70.21% | 62.46% | -11.04% |
| Two or More Races | 12.06% | 15.41% | 27.78% |
| White | 10.99% | 8.96% | -18.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 7.84% | 145.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |