Explore the Family Name Patraw
The meaning of Patraw
Altered form of American French Petrin 1. History: Bearers of the surname Patraw are descendants of François Pétrin/Patrin from France (see Petrin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patraw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Patraw has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,769th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to 57,372nd - a 4.01% increase. The count of people carrying this surname similarly increased from 316 individuals in 2000 to 355 in 2010, marking a 12.34% rise. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #57,372 | 4.01% |
| Count | 316 | 355 | 12.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patraw
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Patraw, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a significant majority of bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.15% of Patraws were White, decreasing slightly to 93.52% in 2010. Less than 2% identified as Hispanic in 2000, rising marginally to 2.54% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no Patraws identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census. However, the 2010 data indicates a new ethnic identity within the Patraw group, with 3.38% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 93.52% | -3.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.54% | 33.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |