Explore the Family Name Patla
The meaning of Patla
1. Indian (Gujarat, Rajasthan): habitational name from Patla village in Gujarat. 2. Polish: nickname from patla, a dialect variant of standard Polish pętla ‘noose, loop’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Padma, Prem.
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How common is the last name Patla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Patla had a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58999th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 59742nd spot, indicating a decrease of 1.26%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.3% over the same period, from 321 to 338 individuals. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also experienced a downward trend, decreasing by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #59,742 | -1.26% |
| Count | 321 | 338 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patla
The ethnic identity associated with the Patla surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 13.21%, increasing from 8.10% to 9.17%. Likewise, those reporting their ethnicity as two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.48% of all Patlas. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 84.74% to 84.02%. There was also a notable decline in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, with a decrease of 20.86%. The data reported no changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.74% | 84.02% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.1% | 9.17% | 13.21% |
| Hispanic | 5.61% | 4.44% | -20.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |