Explore the Family Name Patry
The meaning of Patry
1. French: from a vernacular form of the personal name Patrice (see Patrick). Compare Patrie. 2. English and Scottish: from the Middle English and Older Scots personal name Patry, a pet form of Patrick and (in Scotland) Peter. Compare Scottish Petrie, of which this was sometimes a variant. This name was formerly widespread, especially in western England and northeast Scotland, but is now rare in Britain. History: André Patry from Airvault in Deux-Sèvres, France, married Henriette Cartois in Quebec City, QC, in 1675. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Jean-Guy, Pierre, Benoit, Gaston, Gisele, Jean-Pierre, Julien, Luc, Lucien, Marcel, Michel.
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How common is the last name Patry in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Patry saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,917 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 43,732. This represents an 18.46% decrease over the decade. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 570 in 2000 to 493 in 2010, showing a 13.51% drop. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 19.05%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #43,732 | -18.46% |
| Count | 570 | 493 | -13.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patry
Examination of the ethnic identity associated with the Patry surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals that it is overwhelmingly associated with individuals of white ethnicity. In 2000, 96.67% of individuals with this surname identified as white, increasing slightly to 97.16% in 2010. The census also showed an increase in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders carrying this surname, rising from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010. However, the data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the Patry surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 97.16% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.01% | 14.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |