Explore the Family Name Patmore
The meaning of Patmore
English: habitational name from Podmore in Staffordshire, which is recorded as Podemore in 1086, Poddemere in the 13th century, and Pademor in 1300, or possibly from Podimore (Somerset), or Patmore Hall in Albury (Hertfordshire), which is recorded as Patemere in 1086. The Staffordshire placename derives from Old English pode, padde ‘toad’ + mōr ‘moor’ or perhaps mere ‘pool’. The Hertfordshire placename derives from the Old English personal name P(e)atta + Old English mere. The etymology of the Somerset placename is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms.
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How common is the last name Patmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Patmore experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slid from 52,289 in 2000 to 52,851 in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.07%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Patmore surname actually increased by 5.09% during the same period, rising from 373 to 392. This was accompanied by a minor dip in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #52,851 | -1.07% |
| Count | 373 | 392 | 5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patmore
In terms of ethnic identity, there were also some changes noted in the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Patmore. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (96.25%), with a small percentage identifying as Two or more races (1.61%). The 2010 census saw a shift in these numbers. While White remained the predominant ethnicity at 92.60%, there was an introduction of Hispanic (4.59%) and Black (2.30%) identities within the Patmore surname bearers. Notably, the Two or more races category dropped to zero, and no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 92.6% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |