Explore the Family Name Patchen
The meaning of Patchen
English: from a pet form of Patch (see Pack).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patchen in the United States?
The surname Patchen, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,491st and by 2010, it had risen to 17,406th, showing an increase of 10.7%. This upward trend is also reflected in the count value which increased from 1,282 in 2000 to 1,621 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 26.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.48 to 0.55 during the same period, indicating a 14.58% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,491 | #17,406 | 10.7% |
| Count | 1,282 | 1,621 | 26.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.55 | 14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patchen
In terms of ethnicity linked with the surname Patchen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.33% in 2000 to 93.09% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more ethnic identities rose by 61.59% and 82.40%, respectively. Despite having no reported Asian/Pacific Islander and Black holders of the Patchen surname in 2000, by 2010, these groups represented 0.86% and 0.37% of the surname bearers, respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant increase of 89.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 93.09% | -3.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.65% | 61.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.28% | 82.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.74% | 89.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |