Explore the Family Name Patania

The meaning of Patania

Italian: variant of Platania. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Giuseppe, Salvatore, Alfio, Carmelo.

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How common is the last name Patania in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Patania has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 78,035th most common surname, with 228 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had improved to 76,768th, and the count of individuals with this surname increased by 9.65% to 250. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.

20002010Change
Rank#78,035#76,7681.62%
Count2282509.65%
Proportion per 100k0.080.080%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patania

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Patania surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 91% of people with this surname identified as White. In the decade between these surveys, there was also a slight increase in the percentage of Patanias identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.39% in 2000 to 5.20% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census reported individuals with this surname who identified with two or more races, a category not represented in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White91.23%91.2%-0.03%
Hispanic4.39%5.2%18.45%
Two or More Races0%2%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black2.19%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%