Explore the Family Name Patrice
The meaning of Patrice
1. French: from the personal name Patrice, Latin Patricius (see Patrick). This surname is also found in the West Indies and Martinique. 2. Altered form of French Patry, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Patrice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Patrice has experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,668th and by 2010 it had slipped down to 75,799th place, marking a drop of 15.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 282 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, representing a decrease of 9.93%. The proportion of people named Patrice per 100,000 population also fell by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #75,799 | -15.43% |
| Count | 282 | 254 | -9.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patrice
The ethnicity associated with the surname Patrice underwent some changes in the same decade, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While no change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by an impressive 144.63%. Though still the most common ethnicity, Black representation saw a marginal increase of 4.25%. On the other hand, there was a notable decline in those identifying as White or belonging to two or more races. The former decreased by 11.44%, while the latter dropped by 26.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.16% | 60.63% | 4.25% |
| White | 31.56% | 27.95% | -11.44% |
| Two or More Races | 7.45% | 5.51% | -26.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 4.33% | 144.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |