Explore the Family Name Patchin
The meaning of Patchin
English: variant of Patchen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patchin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Patchin has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,288th in terms of commonality and had 967 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 31,656th position with only 730 individuals bearing the surname, marking a decline of around 30 percent. This also led to a drop of the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.36 to 0.25 within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,288 | #31,656 | -30.34% |
| Count | 967 | 730 | -24.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.25 | -30.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patchin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Patchin, the majority of individuals are White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 96.38% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify with two or more races also slightly increased over the decade from 1.24% to 1.37%. However, for Asian/Pacific Islander, the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010, while in 2000, they made up 0.62% of the Patchins. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 95.89% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.05% | 65.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.37% | 10.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |