Explore the Family Name Patmon
The meaning of Patmon
English: variant of Patman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patmon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Patmon has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,289th in popularity, with 483 people carrying the name. By 2010, its rank fell to 45,495 and the count dropped slightly to 470 individuals. This represents an overall percentage change of -7.58 in rank and -2.69 in count over the decade. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #45,495 | -7.58% |
| Count | 483 | 470 | -2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patmon
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Patmon. The majority of those with the Patmon surname identified as Black, with an increase from 75.57% in 2000 to 78.72% in 2010. A smaller percentage identified as White, with a slight decline from 18.84% to 17.02% over the same period. The percentage of people who identified as two or more races also decreased from 4.35% to 3.40%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.57% | 78.72% | 4.17% |
| White | 18.84% | 17.02% | -9.66% |
| Two or More Races | 4.35% | 3.4% | -21.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |