Explore the Family Name Path
The meaning of Path
German (also Päth): relationship name or nickname (for a trustworthy man) from Middle High German bate, pate, Middle Low German pade ‘godfather, male relative’, from Latin pater ‘father’. Compare Paeth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Path in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Path has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 67,113, which improved to 65,782 in 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 1.98%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 275 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.45%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #65,782 | 1.98% |
| Count | 275 | 301 | 9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Path
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there has been a significant shift among those bearing the surname Path. In 2000, about 57.09% identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 49.17% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 13.87%. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 38.18% in 2000 to 47.84% in 2010, marking an increase of 25.3%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 34.90%, from 2.55% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. There were no changes reported for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.09% | 49.17% | -13.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.18% | 47.84% | 25.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 1.66% | -34.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |