Explore the Family Name Patenaude
The meaning of Patenaude
Altered form of French Patenotre: from Old French pate(r)nostre ‘rosary’, used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker (see Paternoster). Compare Patnaude, Patnode, and Pattenaude. History: Nicolas Patenaude/Pateno(s)tre from Berville in Seine-Maritime, France, married Marguerite Breton in Quebec City, QC, in 1651. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Adrien, Monique, Normand, Alcide, Aldea, Armand, Berthe, Edmour, Emile, Fernand, Gaetane.
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How common is the last name Patenaude in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Patenaude has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 12,778th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 13,306th position, representing a change of -4.13 percent. However, the total count of individuals with the Patenaude surname increased from 2,216 in 2000 to 2,292 in 2010, which is a growth rate of 3.43 percent. Despite this rise in absolute numbers, the proportion of Patenaudes per 100,000 people in the U.S. population decreased by 4.88 percent during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,778 | #13,306 | -4.13% |
| Count | 2,216 | 2,292 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.78 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patenaude
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Patenaude surname also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Patenaudes identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.25 percent in 2000 to 95.86 percent in 2010. The percentages of Patenaudes identifying as Hispanic or as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases during this period, rising by 64.10 percent and 58.33 percent, respectively. Additionally, those reporting two or more races within their ethnicity also increased from 0.90 percent to 1.22 percent. Notably, no Patenaudes reported an Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.86% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.92% | 64.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.22% | 35.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.57% | 58.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |