Explore the Family Name Patt
The meaning of Patt
English (Devon): 1. variant of Pate 1. 2. perhaps a topographic name, from Middle English (Old English) pat(t)e ‘marsh’.
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How common is the last name Patt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Patt has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Patt" ranked 13,957 in terms of commonality amongst United States surnames; by 2010, it had dropped to 14,511, marking a decrease of 3.97%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,984 in 2000 to 2,055 in 2010, an upswing of 3.58%. Despite this growth in count, the proportion of people named "Patt" per 100,000 decreased by 5.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,957 | #14,511 | -3.97% |
| Count | 1,984 | 2,055 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.7 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patt
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Patt also changed significantly between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The biggest change was seen within the Asian/Pacific Islander community, which saw an increase of 113.02%, rising from 1.92% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a significant boost of 80.99%. Meanwhile, the population of Patts identifying as White saw a minor decrease, going from 79.49% in 2000 to 74.65% in 2010. Hispanic representation also grew modestly, with an increase of 29.96%. Black representation remained relatively steady with a slight increase of 4.10%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native segment experienced a 47.37% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.49% | 74.65% | -6.09% |
| Black | 14.16% | 14.74% | 4.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 4.09% | 113.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.21% | 29.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.19% | 80.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 1.12% | 47.37% |