Explore the Family Name Patteson
The meaning of Patteson
Scottish, northern English, or Irish: variant of Patterson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Patteson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Patteson showed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Patteson was ranked 26,694th in terms of popularity, which declined to 32,865th by 2010, marking a drop of 23.12%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 858 to 698 during the same period, representing an 18.65% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people named Patteson per 100,000 population fell by 25% from 0.32 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #32,865 | -23.12% |
| Count | 858 | 698 | -18.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.24 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patteson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Patteson also evolved over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While whites predominately held this surname, with 93.59% in 2000 and 91.26% in 2010, there were notable changes in other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or Black increased by 34.38% and 31.90%, respectively. Additionally, there was some new representation from Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives by 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. However, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races saw a decline from 1.05% to 0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.59% | 91.26% | -2.49% |
| Black | 3.26% | 4.3% | 31.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.72% | 34.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.72% | -31.43% |