Explore the Family Name Patefield
The meaning of Patefield
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): Anglicized form of Old French Poitevin (Anglo-Norman French Peitevin); habitational name for someone from the province of Poitou in west central France.
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How common is the last name Patefield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Patefield slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Patefield was ranked 101,157 in terms of its prevalence in the United States and notably dropped to a rank of 107,134 in 2010. This represents a decline of 5.91% over the decade. However, the actual count of individuals with the Patefield surname marginally increased from 165 in 2000 to 166 in 2010, reflecting a minuscule growth rate of 0.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #107,134 | -5.91% |
| Count | 165 | 166 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patefield
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Patefield, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly identifies as White. In 2000, a substantial 98.18% of Patefields identified as White, which slightly reduced to 96.99% in 2010. There were no significant changes for other ethnic identities over the decade. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported negligible or zero percentages for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.99% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |