Explore the Family Name Patridge
The meaning of Patridge
English: variant of Partridge, in which the first -r- has been lost before the following -tr-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patridge in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Patridge has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell by approximately 4.84% from 23,167 in 2000 to 24,288 in 2010. However, the overall count of individuals with the Patridge surname increased marginally by 0.49%, from 1,028 to 1,033. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 7.89%, indicating that while the count increased slightly, the surname became less common relative to the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #24,288 | -4.84% |
| Count | 1,028 | 1,033 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patridge
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the surname Patridge. The majority identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly by 2.16% over the decade. Those identifying as Black saw an increase of 11.41%. The Hispanic segment also saw substantial growth of 42.65%, although it still makes up a small proportion of the total. Those identifying with two or more races showed a modest increase of 6.16%. Interestingly, there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, and a new group appeared in 2010 with 0.68% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.77% | 84.9% | -2.16% |
| Black | 9.82% | 10.94% | 11.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.94% | 42.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.55% | 6.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |