Explore the Family Name Patera
The meaning of Patera
1. Czech: from pater ‘priest’, from Latin pater ‘father’, most probably a nickname for the illegitimate son of a priest or for someone thought to resemble a priest. 2. Italian: from Salento dialect patèra ‘priest’, from medieval Greek pateras ‘father’ (see Pateras). Compare Prete. 3. American shortened form (and Greek feminine form, denoting ‘the daughter, or wife of’) of Greek Pateras.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patera in the United States?
On the basis of data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Patera has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,801 in terms of popularity, with a total of 386 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, the surname had risen slightly to rank 50,362, with a count of 415 individuals, marking a 7.51% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady over this time period at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #50,362 | 0.86% |
| Count | 386 | 415 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patera
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Patera, information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with this surname was of White ethnicity, albeit with a slight decrease from 95.85% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010. There was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.55% in 2000 to 5.06% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.30% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.45% identifying with two or more races. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 92.53% | -3.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 5.06% | 226.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |